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Golf I & II vs Sturgeon

Golf I & II submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Golf I & II
Sturgeon submarine side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Sturgeon
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Specifications
Golf I & II Sturgeon
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Russian State Industry General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1958 1967
Number built 23 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,794 tons 3,640 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 5 knots Unlimited
Length 98.4 m 89.1 m
Beam 8.2 m 9.7 m
Crew 80 107
Max depth 300 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Golf I & II Sturgeon
Armament
  • 3 × missile tubes (R-11FM, R-13, or R-21 missiles)
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 4 × 21 inch (533 mm) amidship torpedo tubes
  • Mark 48 and Mk-48 ADCAP torpedoes
  • Harpoon missiles
  • Tomahawk missiles
  • SUBROC anti-submarine missiles
  • Mark 67 Submarine Launched Mobile Mines
  • Mark 60 CAPTOR mines
Propulsion 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft

Overview

The Golf I & II and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,794 tons for the Golf I & II vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Golf I & II reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Golf I & II vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Golf I & II carries a crew of 80 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Golf I & II.

The Golf I & II was produced in 23 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Golf I & II was commissioned in 1958, 9 years before the Sturgeon (1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Golf I & II-class's 2,794 tons.
Which is faster, the Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Golf I & II-class is longer at 98.4 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Golf I & II-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Golf I & II-class's 80 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Golf I & II-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Golf I & II-class.