James Madison vs Lafayette

Overview

The James Madison and the Lafayette are both Submarine classes.

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

The James Madison was produced in 10 units vs 9 for the Lafayette. The James Madison was commissioned in 1964, 1 years after the Lafayette (1963).

James Madison

American submarine, introduced in 1964, displaces 7,443 tons.
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
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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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James Madison

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
  • 12 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 James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the James Madison-class's 7,443 tons.
Which is faster, the James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the James Madison-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
Both the James Madison-class and Lafayette-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-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 Lafayette-class have?
The Lafayette-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the James Madison-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
The Lafayette-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the James Madison-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the James Madison-class or Lafayette-class?
The James Madison-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Lafayette-class.

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