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).
| 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 | 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 |
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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.