Ethan Allen vs Whiskey
Overview
The Ethan Allen and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.
The Ethan Allen displaces 7,057 tons — 6.7x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey.
The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 10 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Ethan Allen-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Ethan Allen-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.