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Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Permit

Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Permit at a glance — displacement 5,906 vs 3,810 tons, length 111 vs 84 m, speed 18 vs 15 knots, crew 121 vs 112.

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Specifications
Glenard P. Lipscomb Permit
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 1961
Number built NA 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,906 tons 3,810 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 111.0 m 84.9 m
Beam 9.7 m 9.6 m
Crew 121 112
Max depth 400 m 400 m
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Armament & Systems
Glenard P. Lipscomb Permit
Armament
  • 4 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 4 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes amidships
  • 12-18 × Mark 37 torpedoes (later Mark 48s)
  • 4-6 × UUM-44 SUBROC anti-submarine missiles
  • 4 × UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Propulsion S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor 1 S5W PWR, 2 steam turbines, 15,000 shp (11 MW), 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Permit-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Permit-class's 3,810 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Permit-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Permit-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Permit-class?
Both the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Permit-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Permit-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Permit-class's 84.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Permit-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Permit-class's 112 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Permit-class?
Both the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Permit-class have a maximum depth of 400 meters.