Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Whiskey
The Glenard P. Lipscomb and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Glenard P. Lipscomb displaces 5,906 tons — 5.6x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Glenard P. Lipscomb reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Glenard P. Lipscomb carries a crew of 121 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 6,584 tons for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Glenard P. Lipscomb can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Glenard P. Lipscomb was commissioned in 1974, 23 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Whiskey-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Whiskey-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Whiskey-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Whiskey-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.