James Madison vs Whiskey
The James Madison and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The James Madison displaces 7,443 tons — 7.1x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The James Madison reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the James Madison vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The James Madison carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the James Madison vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The James Madison can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The James Madison was produced in 10 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The James Madison was commissioned in 1964, 13 years after the Whiskey (1951).
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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 |
| Displacement | 7,443 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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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 James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The James Madison-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the James Madison-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The James Madison-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The James Madison-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the James Madison-class and Whiskey-class have?
The James Madison-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The James Madison-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the James Madison-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the James Madison-class.