Foxtrot vs Typhoon

The Foxtrot and the Typhoon are both Submarine classes. The Typhoon displaces 23,200 tons — 12:1 the Foxtrot's 1,983 tons. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 22 knots for the Typhoon. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Typhoon. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 160 for the Typhoon. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 48,000 tons for the Typhoon. The Typhoon can dive to 400 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Typhoon. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 23 years before the Typhoon (1981).

Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric patrol submarines
Manufacturer Sudomekh
Year introduced 1958
Number built 75 units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian ballistic missile submarine, 23,200 tons displacement, operated with two nuclear reactors.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash
Year introduced 1981
Number built 6 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
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes
Displacement 23,200 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 175.0 m
Beam 23.0 m
Crew 160
Max depth 400 m
Propulsion 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors, 190 MWt each; 2 × geared steam turbines, 50,000 shp each; 2 shafts with 7-bladed shrouded screws
Armament
  • 1 × 9K38 Igla SAM
  • 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 22 x Type 53 torpedoes
  • RPK-2 Vyuga or RPK-6 Vodopad antisubmarine missiles
  • 20 × RSM-52 SLBMs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class has greater displacement at 23,200 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Foxtrot-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-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 Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Typhoon-class have?
The Typhoon-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-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 Typhoon-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Typhoon-class.