Hai Lung vs Sturgeon
Overview
The Hai Lung and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Hai Lung reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Hai Lung vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Hai Lung carries a crew of 67 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 2,660 tons for the Hai Lung vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Hai Lung.
The Hai Lung was produced in 2 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Hai Lung was commissioned in 1987, 20 years after the Sturgeon (1967).
| Taiwanese submarine, introduced in 1987, displaces 2,376 tons and has a crew of 67. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Wilton-Fijenoord |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $250 million |
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,376 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 66.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 67 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp |
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| Displacement | 3,640 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 89.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Hai Lung-class's 2,376 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Hai Lung-class has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Hai Lung-class's 67 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.