Ethan Allen vs Foxtrot
The Ethan Allen and the Foxtrot are both Submarine classes. The Ethan Allen displaces 7,057 tons — 3.6x the Foxtrot's 1,983 tons. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the Foxtrot. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 20,000 for the Foxtrot. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 78 for the Foxtrot. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 75 for the Foxtrot. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 3 years after the Foxtrot (1958).
| American ballistic missile submarine, 7,057 tons displacement, introduced in 1961. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,057 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 125.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Foxtrot-class has a range of 20,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Foxtrot-class have?
The Ethan Allen-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Ethan Allen-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.