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Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Skipjack

Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Skipjack at a glance — displacement 5,906 vs 3,124 tons, length 111 vs 76 m, speed 18 vs 15 knots, crew 121 vs 93.

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Specifications
Glenard P. Lipscomb Skipjack
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1974 1959
Number built NA 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $40 million
Displacement 5,906 tons 3,124 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 111.0 m 76.7 m
Beam 9.7 m 9.6 m
Crew 121 93
Max depth 400 m 210 m
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Armament & Systems
Glenard P. Lipscomb Skipjack
Armament
  • 4 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 6 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes (bow)
  • 24 × Mark 37, Mark 14, Mark 16, Mark 45 ASTOR nuclear, and/or Mark 48 torpedoes
Propulsion S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor 1 S5W reactor, geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Skipjack-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Skipjack-class's 3,124 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Skipjack-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Skipjack-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Skipjack-class?
Both the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Skipjack-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 Skipjack-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 76.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Skipjack-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Skipjack-class's 93 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Skipjack-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 210 meters.