Nazario Sauro vs Whiskey
The Nazario Sauro and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,456 tons for the Nazario Sauro vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Nazario Sauro reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Nazario Sauro vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Nazario Sauro carries a crew of 51 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 1,641 tons for the Nazario Sauro vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Nazario Sauro can dive to 300 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Nazario Sauro was produced in 8 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Nazario Sauro was commissioned in 1979, 28 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| Displacement | 1,456 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 63.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 51 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 x shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 MW); 1 electric engine Magneti Marelli (2.686 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,050 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 76.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 200 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class has greater displacement at 1,456 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has a longer range at 8,580 nautical miles compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 63.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Nazario Sauro-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Whiskey-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 51 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nazario Sauro-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Nazario Sauro-class.