Foxtrot vs Golf I & II

Overview

The Foxtrot and the Golf I & II are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,794 tons for the Golf I & II. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Golf I & II. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 9,500 for the Golf I & II. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 80 for the Golf I & II. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II. The Golf I & II can dive to 300 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot.

The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 23 for the Golf I & II.

Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors.
Profile of Foxtrot
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric patrol submarines
Manufacturer Sudomekh
Year introduced 1958
Number built 75 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration.
Profile of Golf I & II
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 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 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
Armament
  • 3 × missile tubes (R-11FM, R-13, or R-21 missiles)
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class has greater displacement at 2,794 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Foxtrot-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Golf I & II-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class is longer at 98.4 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Golf I & II-class have?
The Golf I & II-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Golf I & II-class.