James Madison vs Resolution

Overview

The James Madison and the Resolution are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,443 tons for the James Madison vs 7,600 tons for the Resolution. The James Madison reaches 16 knots vs 20 knots for the Resolution. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the James Madison vs 99,999 for the Resolution. The James Madison carries a crew of 140 vs 143 for the Resolution. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the James Madison vs 8,500 tons for the Resolution. The James Madison can dive to 400 m compared to 275 m for the Resolution.

The James Madison was produced in 10 units vs 4 for the Resolution. The James Madison was commissioned in 1964, 3 years before the Resolution (1967).

American submarine, introduced in 1964, displaces 7,443 tons.
Profile of James Madison
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Profile of Resolution
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 130.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.0 m β—‰
Crew 140 β—‰
Max depth 400 m β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 Γ— 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
Displacement 7,600 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 130.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.1 m β—‰
Crew 143 β—‰
Max depth 275 m β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— Vickers/Rolls-Royce PWR1 pressurised-water nuclear reactor, 27,500 shp (20.5 MW); Propeller
Armament
  • 16 x UGM-27 Polaris A-3 nuclear missiles
  • 6 x 533-millimetre (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Tigerfish wire-guided homing torpedoes

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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.