Ethan Allen vs Golf I & II
Overview
The Ethan Allen and the Golf I & II are both Submarine classes.
The Ethan Allen displaces 7,057 tons — 2.5x the Golf I & II's 2,794 tons. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Golf I & II. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 9,500 for the Golf I & II. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 80 for the Golf I & II. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Golf I & II.
The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 23 for the Golf I & II. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 3 years after the Golf I & II (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 |
| Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 23 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 | 2,794 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 5 knots ◉ |
| Length | 98.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the Golf I & II-class's 2,794 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Golf I & II-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 98.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Golf I & II-class have?
The Ethan Allen-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Golf I & II-class's 80 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Ethan Allen-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.