Lafayette vs Whiskey
The Lafayette and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Lafayette displaces 7,443 tons — 7.1x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Lafayette reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Lafayette vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Lafayette carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Lafayette vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Lafayette can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Lafayette was produced in 9 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Lafayette was commissioned in 1963, 12 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 |
| 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 Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Lafayette-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Lafayette-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Lafayette-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Lafayette-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lafayette-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Lafayette-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Lafayette-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 Lafayette-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Lafayette-class.