George Washington vs Golf I & II
| American submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 6,055 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 23 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,055 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 116.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 112 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 210 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 2,794 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 5 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 98.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Golf I & II-class's 2,794 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the George Washington-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Golf I & II-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 98.4 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Golf I & II-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Golf I & II-class's 80 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George Washington-class or Golf I & II-class?
The Golf I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.