Foxtrot vs Oscar II
The Foxtrot and the Oscar II are both Submarine classes. The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 6.3x the Foxtrot's 1,983 tons. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Oscar II. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Oscar II. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 94 for the Oscar II. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 16,500 tons for the Oscar II. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the Oscar II. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 22 years before the Oscar II (1980).
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 12,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Max depth | 520 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%; 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Oscar II-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Oscar II-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-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 Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Oscar II-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Oscar II-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Oscar II-class.