Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Type 209
The Glenard P. Lipscomb and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Glenard P. Lipscomb displaces 5,906 tons — 4.6x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Glenard P. Lipscomb reaches 18 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Glenard P. Lipscomb carries a crew of 121 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 6,584 tons for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Glenard P. Lipscomb. The Glenard P. Lipscomb was commissioned in 1974, 3 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1974, utilized a turbo-electric drive system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,906 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 121 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Type 209-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Type 209-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Type 209-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Type 209-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Type 209-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class's 400 meters.