Narwhal vs Victor III
Overview
The Narwhal and the Victor III are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 5,027 tons for the Narwhal vs 6,990 tons for the Victor III. The Narwhal reaches 20 knots vs 14 knots for the Victor III. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Narwhal vs 99,999 for the Victor III. The Narwhal carries a crew of 107 vs 100 for the Victor III. Submerged displacement is 5,378 tons for the Narwhal vs 7,250 tons for the Victor III. The Narwhal can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Victor III.
The Narwhal was produced in 1 units vs 48 for the Victor III. The Narwhal was commissioned in 1969, 2 years after the Victor III (1967).
| 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 | 5,027 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 95.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5G pressurized water reactor; 1 × steam turbine, 17,000 shp (13,000 kW); 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 6,990 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 107.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Narwhal-class's 5,027 tons.
Which is faster, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
The Narwhal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Victor III-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
Both the Narwhal-class and Victor III-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Narwhal-class's 95.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Narwhal-class and Victor III-class have?
The Narwhal-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Victor III-class's 100 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Narwhal-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Narwhal-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has been built in greater numbers with 48 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Narwhal-class.