Los Angeles vs Type 205
The Los Angeles and the Type 205 are both Submarine classes. The Los Angeles displaces 6,082 tons — 15:1 the Type 205's 419 tons. The Los Angeles reaches 15 knots vs 10 knots for the Type 205. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Los Angeles vs 3,950 for the Type 205. The Los Angeles carries a crew of 129 vs 22 for the Type 205. Submerged displacement is 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles vs 455 tons for the Type 205. The Los Angeles can dive to 450 m compared to 100 m for the Type 205. The Los Angeles was produced in 62 units vs 13 for the Type 205. The Los Angeles was commissioned in 1976, 14 years after the Type 205 (1962).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1976, displaced 6,082 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 62 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 6,082 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 129 ◉ |
| Max depth | 450 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S6G nuclear reactor (150–165 MW), 2 × steam turbines (30,000–33,500) shp, 1 × shaft, 1 × secondary propulsion motor 325 hp (242 kW) |
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| Displacement | 419 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,950 nm at 4 knots ◉ |
| Length | 44.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 22 ◉ |
| Max depth | 100 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 440 kW (590 hp) Mercedes-Benz 4-stroke V12 diesel engines each coupled to a BBC generator; 1 × 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) SSW electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class has greater displacement at 6,082 tons compared to the Type 205-class's 419 tons.
Which is faster, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 205-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 205-class has a range of 3,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 44.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Los Angeles-class and Type 205-class have?
The Los Angeles-class has a larger crew complement of 129 compared to the Type 205-class's 22 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 100 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Los Angeles-class or Type 205-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 205-class.