Foxtrot vs Scorpène
The Foxtrot and the Scorpène are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,565 tons for the Scorpène. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 12 knots for the Scorpène. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 6,500 for the Scorpène. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 31 for the Scorpène. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,900 tons for the Scorpène. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the Scorpène. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 47 years before the Scorpène (2005).
| 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 | 1,565 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Scorpène-class's 1,565 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Scorpène-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Scorpène-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Scorpène-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Scorpène-class.