George Washington vs Lafayette

Overview

The George Washington and the Lafayette are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 6,055 tons for the George Washington vs 7,443 tons for the Lafayette. The George Washington reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the Lafayette. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George Washington vs 99,999 for the Lafayette. The George Washington carries a crew of 112 vs 140 for the Lafayette. Submerged displacement is 6,817 tons for the George Washington vs 8,383 tons for the Lafayette. The Lafayette can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the George Washington.

The George Washington was produced in 5 units vs 9 for the Lafayette. The George Washington was commissioned in 1959, 4 years before the Lafayette (1963).

George Washington

American submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 6,055 tons.
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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Lafayette

American submarine, introduced in 1963, displaced 7,443 tons and carried ballistic missiles.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1963
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
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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

Lafayette

Displacement 7,443 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 130.0 m ◉
Beam 10.0 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 or Poseidon C3 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the George Washington-class's 6,055 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the George Washington-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
Both the George Washington-class and Lafayette-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 116.3 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Lafayette-class have?
The Lafayette-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the George Washington-class's 112 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-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 George Washington-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.

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