Foxtrot vs Sturgeon
Overview
The Foxtrot and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot.
The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 9 years before the Sturgeon (1967).
| Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors. | |
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| 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 attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 37 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 |
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| Displacement | 3,640 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 89.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.