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Losharik vs Virginia

Losharik vs Virginia at a glance — displacement 1,600 vs 6,930 tons, crew 25 vs 135.

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
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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.
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.