George Washington vs Whiskey
The George Washington and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The George Washington displaces 6,055 tons — 5.8x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The George Washington reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George Washington vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The George Washington carries a crew of 112 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 6,817 tons for the George Washington vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The George Washington can dive to 210 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The George Washington was produced in 5 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The George Washington was commissioned in 1959, 8 years after the Whiskey (1951).
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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 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George Washington-class or Whiskey-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-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 Whiskey-class?
The George Washington-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Whiskey-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Whiskey-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the George Washington-class or Whiskey-class?
The George Washington-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 210 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George Washington-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.