Foxtrot vs Rubis
The Foxtrot and the Rubis are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,400 tons for the Rubis. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Rubis. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Rubis. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 66 for the Rubis. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,600 tons for the Rubis. The Rubis can dive to 300 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Rubis. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 25 years before the Rubis (1983).
| 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 â—‰ |
| 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 | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 73.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 66 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Rubis-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Rubis-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Rubis-class's 73.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Rubis-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Rubis-class's 66 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Rubis-class.