Benjamin Franklin vs Lafayette

Overview

The Benjamin Franklin and the Lafayette are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,443 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 7,443 tons for the Lafayette. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the Lafayette. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 99,999 for the Lafayette. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 140 for the Lafayette. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 8,383 tons for the Lafayette. The Benjamin Franklin can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Lafayette.

The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 9 for the Lafayette. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 2 years after the Lafayette (1963).

Benjamin Franklin

American nuclear-powered submarine, 7,443 tons displacement, utilizes an S5W pressurized water reactor.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Electric Boat
Year introduced 1965
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Lafayette

American submarine, introduced in 1963, displaced 7,443 tons and carried ballistic missiles.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1963
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Benjamin Franklin

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
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 13 torpedoes

Lafayette

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
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A2/A3 or Poseidon C3 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 7,443 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
Both the Benjamin Franklin-class and Lafayette-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and Lafayette-class have?
The Lafayette-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Lafayette-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Lafayette-class.

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