Ethan Allen vs George Washington

Overview

The Ethan Allen and the George Washington are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,057 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 6,055 tons for the George Washington. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the George Washington. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 99,999 for the George Washington. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 112 for the George Washington. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 6,817 tons for the George Washington. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the George Washington.

The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 5 for the George Washington. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 2 years after the George Washington (1959).

Ethan Allen

American ballistic missile submarine, 7,057 tons displacement, introduced in 1961.
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Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1961
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
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George Washington

American submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 6,055 tons.
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Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1959
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Ethan Allen

Displacement 7,057 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 125.1 m ◉
Beam 10.1 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
Propulsion 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A2/A3 missiles
  • 4 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes

George Washington

Displacement 6,055 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 116.3 m ◉
Beam 10.0 m ◉
Crew 112 ◉
Max depth 210 m ◉
Propulsion 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A1/A3 missiles
  • 6 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the George Washington-class's 6,055 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
Both the Ethan Allen-class and George Washington-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 116.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and George Washington-class have?
The Ethan Allen-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the George Washington-class's 112 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
The Ethan Allen-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or George Washington-class?
Both the Ethan Allen-class and George Washington-class have been built in equal numbers with 5 vessels each.

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