Foxtrot vs Ghadir

Overview

The Foxtrot and the Ghadir are both Submarine classes.

The Foxtrot displaces 1,983 tons — 17:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 10 knots for the Ghadir. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 7 for the Ghadir. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 125 tons for the Ghadir.

The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 20 for the Ghadir. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 49 years before the Ghadir (2007).

Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric patrol submarines
Manufacturer Sudomekh
Year introduced 1958
Number built 75 units
Estimated unit price NA
Iranian midget submarine, 117 tons displacement, uses diesel-electric propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Submarine
Type Midget submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization
Year introduced 2007
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes
Displacement 117 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range NA
Length 29.0 m
Beam 9.0 m
Crew 7
Max depth NA
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller
Armament
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Ghadir-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Ghadir-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Ghadir-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Ghadir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Ghadir-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Ghadir-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Ghadir-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Ghadir-class.