Ghadir vs Virginia
Overview
The Ghadir and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 59:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Ghadir reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. The Ghadir carries a crew of 7 vs 135 for the Virginia. Submerged displacement is 125 tons for the Ghadir vs 7,900 tons for the Virginia.
The Ghadir was produced in 20 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Ghadir was commissioned in 2007, 3 years after the Virginia (2004).
| 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 |
| United States submarine, introduced in 2004, utilizes a pump-jet propulsor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,800 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 |
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| Displacement | 6,930 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Ghadir-class.