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Losharik vs Virginia

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Specifications
Losharik Virginia
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 2003 2004
Number built 1 unit 26 units
Estimated unit price NA $2,800 million
Displacement 1,600 tons 6,930 tons
Maximum speed NA 15.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length NA 115.0 m
Beam NA 10.0 m
Crew 25 135
Max depth NA 240 m
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Armament & Systems
Losharik Virginia
Armament

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  • 12 x VLS tubes (Tomahawk cruise missiles)
  • 2 x Virginia payload tubes (12 x Tomahawk BGM-109)
  • 4 x Virginia payload modules (28 x Tomahawk BGM-109)
  • 4 x 21" torpedo tubes (Mk-48 torpedoes or UGM-84 Harpoon missiles)
Propulsion 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW) 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor

Overview

The Losharik and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.

The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 4.3x the Losharik's 1,600 tons. The Losharik carries a crew of 25 vs 135 for the Virginia.

The Losharik was produced in 1 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Losharik was commissioned in 2003, 1 years before the Virginia (2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Losharik-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Losharik-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Losharik-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Losharik-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Losharik-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Losharik-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Losharik-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Losharik-class's 0.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Losharik-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Losharik-class's 25 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Losharik-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Losharik-class.