Hai Shih vs Whiskey
Overview
The Hai Shih and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,570 tons for the Hai Shih vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Hai Shih reaches 20 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Hai Shih vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Hai Shih carries a crew of 81 vs 52 for the Whiskey.
The Hai Shih was produced in 2 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Hai Shih was commissioned in 1973, 22 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| Commissioned by Taiwan in 1973, the US-built *Hai Shih*-class submarine serves primarily in a training role and is distinguished by its World War II-era Tench-class hull. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric training submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,570 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 81 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries, 2 × low-speed... |
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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 Hai Shih-class or Whiskey-class?
The Hai Shih-class has greater displacement at 1,570 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Shih-class or Whiskey-class?
The Hai Shih-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Whiskey-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Shih-class or Whiskey-class?
The Hai Shih-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Whiskey-class's 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Shih-class or Whiskey-class?
The Hai Shih-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Shih-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Hai Shih-class has a larger crew complement of 81 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Shih-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Shih-class.