James Madison vs Resolution
| American submarine, introduced in 1964, displaces 7,443 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British ballistic missile submarine, displacing 7,600 tons, was powered by a pressurized-water nuclear reactor. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,443 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 130.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 7,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 130.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 143 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 275 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Vickers/Rolls-Royce PWR1 pressurised-water nuclear reactor, 27,500 shp (20.5 MW); Propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class has greater displacement at 7,600 tons compared to the James Madison-class's 7,443 tons.
Which is faster, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the James Madison-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
Both the James Madison-class and Resolution-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the James Madison-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the James Madison-class and Resolution-class have?
The Resolution-class has a larger crew complement of 143 compared to the James Madison-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
The James Madison-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Resolution-class's 275 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the James Madison-class or Resolution-class?
The James Madison-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Resolution-class.