Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Narwhal
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1974, utilized a turbo-electric drive system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American nuclear submarine, 1969 introduction year, powered by an S5G pressurized water reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,906 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 111.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 121 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor |
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| Displacement | 5,027 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 95.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 107 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5G pressurized water reactor; 1 × steam turbine, 17,000 shp (13,000 kW); 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Narwhal-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Narwhal-class's 5,027 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Narwhal-class?
The Narwhal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Narwhal-class?
Both the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Narwhal-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Narwhal-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Narwhal-class's 95.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Narwhal-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Narwhal-class's 107 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Narwhal-class?
The Narwhal-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class's 400 meters.