Foxtrot vs Halibut
The Foxtrot and the Halibut are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,655 tons for the Halibut. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Halibut. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Halibut. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 97 for the Halibut. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 5,000 tons for the Halibut. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 2 years before the Halibut (1960).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 1960, propelled by a 7300 shp S3W reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Mare Island Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,983 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 89.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 3,655 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 110.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 97 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | S3W reactor, 7300 shp; two turbines, two shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Halibut-class?
The Halibut-class has greater displacement at 3,655 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Halibut-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Halibut-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Halibut-class?
The Halibut-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 Halibut-class?
The Halibut-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Halibut-class have?
The Halibut-class has a larger crew complement of 97 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.