Ethan Allen vs Lafayette
Overview
The Ethan Allen and the Lafayette are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 7,057 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 7,443 tons for the Lafayette. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the Lafayette. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 99,999 for the Lafayette. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 140 for the Lafayette. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 8,383 tons for the Lafayette. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Lafayette.
The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 9 for the Lafayette. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 2 years before the Lafayette (1963).
| American ballistic missile submarine, 7,057 tons displacement, introduced in 1961. | |
| 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 |
| American submarine, introduced in 1963, displaced 7,443 tons and carried ballistic missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 9 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 | 7,443 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ethan Allen-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 7,057 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-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 Lafayette-class?
Both the Ethan Allen-class and Lafayette-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 125.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Lafayette-class have?
The Lafayette-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.