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Ghadir vs Seawolf

Overview

The Ghadir and the Seawolf are both Submarine classes.

The Seawolf displaces 8,600 tons — 74:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Ghadir reaches 10 knots vs 18 knots for the Seawolf. The Ghadir carries a crew of 7 vs 140 for the Seawolf. Submerged displacement is 125 tons for the Ghadir vs 9,138 tons for the Seawolf.

The Ghadir was produced in 20 units vs 3 for the Seawolf. The Ghadir was commissioned in 2007, 10 years after the Seawolf (1997).

Iranian midget submarine, 117 tons displacement, uses diesel-electric propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Submarine
Type Midget submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization
Year introduced 2007
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
American nuclear attack submarine, entered service in 1997, uses a pump-jet propeller.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1997
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $3,000 million
Displacement 117 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range NA
Length 29.0 m
Beam 9.0 m
Crew 7
Max depth NA
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller
Armament
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Displacement 8,600 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 108.0 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 140
Max depth 490 m
Propulsion 1 S6W PWR 220 MW (300,000 hp), 1 secondary propulsion submerged motor, 2 steam turbines 57,000 shp (43 MW), 1 shaft, 1 pump-jet propeller
Armament
  • 8 x 26.5-inch torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk land attack missile
  • Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • Mk 48 guided torpedo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Ghadir-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is longer at 108.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Seawolf-class have?
The Seawolf-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Seawolf-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Seawolf-class.