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Foxtrot vs George Washington

Foxtrot vs George Washington at a glance — displacement 1,983 vs 6,055 tons, length 89 vs 116 m, speed 16 vs 16 knots, crew 78 vs 112.

Foxtrot submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Foxtrot
Specifications
Foxtrot George Washington
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Sudomekh General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1958 1959
Number built 75 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,983 tons 6,055 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 20,000 nm at 8 knots Unlimited
Length 89.9 m 116.3 m
Beam 7.4 m 10.0 m
Crew 78 112
Max depth 296 m 210 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Foxtrot George Washington
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes
  • 16 Polaris A1/A3 missiles
  • 6 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
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 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 Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Foxtrot-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Foxtrot-class has a range of 20,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and George Washington-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The Foxtrot-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 296 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or George Washington-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.