Foxtrot vs Type 093
The Foxtrot and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes. The Type 093 displaces 6,000 tons — 3.0x the Foxtrot's 1,983 tons. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Type 093. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 100 for the Type 093. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 6,675 tons for the Type 093. The Type 093 can dive to 400 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Type 093. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 48 years before the Type 093 (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 | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 108.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Type 093-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 093-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-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 Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-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 Type 093-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 093-class.