Foxtrot vs Type 039A
Overview
The Foxtrot and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Foxtrot can dive to 296 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 48 years before the Type 039A (2006).
| 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 | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 039A-class's 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 296 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Type 039A-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.