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George Washington vs Golf I & II

George Washington vs Golf I & II at a glance — displacement 6,055 vs 2,794 tons, length 116 vs 98 m, speed 16 vs 17 knots, crew 112 vs 80.

Golf I & II submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Golf I & II
Specifications
George Washington Golf I & II
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number built 5 units 23 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 6,055 tons 2,794 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range Unlimited 9,500 nm at 5 knots
Length 116.3 m 98.4 m
Beam 10.0 m 8.2 m
Crew 112 80
Max depth 210 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
George Washington Golf I & II
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A1/A3 missiles
  • 6 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
  • 3 × missile tubes (R-11FM, R-13, or R-21 missiles)
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Golf I & II-class's 2,794 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the George Washington-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Golf I & II-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 98.4 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Golf I & II-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Golf I & II-class's 80 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.