George Washington vs Hotel

Overview

The George Washington and the Hotel are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 6,055 tons for the George Washington vs 4,095 tons for the Hotel. The George Washington reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Hotel. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George Washington vs 99,999 for the Hotel. The George Washington carries a crew of 112 vs 104 for the Hotel. Submerged displacement is 6,817 tons for the George Washington vs 5,588 tons for the Hotel.

The George Washington was produced in 5 units vs 8 for the Hotel. The George Washington was commissioned in 1959, 1 years before the Hotel (1960).

American submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 6,055 tons.
Profile of George Washington
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Ex-USSR Hotel-class submarine, introduced in 1960, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles.
Profile of Hotel
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Severodvinsk State Shipyard 402
Year introduced 1960
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 6,055 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 116.3 m β—‰
Beam 10.0 m β—‰
Crew 112 β—‰
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 Γ— 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
Displacement 4,095 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 114.0 m β—‰
Beam 9.2 m β—‰
Crew 104 β—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion 2 Γ— pressurized water reactors, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 3 Γ— R-13 (SS-N-4 Sark) missiles (Hotel I)
  • 3 Γ— R-21 (SS-N-5 Serb) missiles (Hotel II)
  • 6 Γ— R-29 missiles (Hotel III)
  • 4 Γ— 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes forward
  • 2 Γ— 16 in (406 mm) tubes forward
  • 2 Γ— 16 in (406 mm) tubes aft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George Washington-class or Hotel-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Hotel-class's 4,095 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Hotel-class?
The Hotel-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the George Washington-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the George Washington-class or Hotel-class?
Both the George Washington-class and Hotel-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Hotel-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Hotel-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Hotel-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Hotel-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George Washington-class or Hotel-class?
The Hotel-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.