Ohio vs Vanguard
Overview
The Ohio and the Vanguard are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 16,764 tons for the Ohio vs 15,900 tons for the Vanguard. The Ohio reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Vanguard. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ohio vs 99,999 for the Vanguard. The Ohio carries a crew of 155 vs 135 for the Vanguard. Submerged displacement is 18,750 tons for the Ohio vs 15,900 tons for the Vanguard. The Vanguard can dive to 300 m compared to 240 m for the Ohio.
The Ohio was produced in 18 units vs 4 for the Vanguard. Cost per hull is $2,000M for the Ohio vs $4,800M for the Vanguard. The Ohio was commissioned in 1981, 12 years before the Vanguard (1993).
| American submarine, introduced in 1981, displaces 16,764 tons and has a crew of 155. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 18 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,000 million |
| British submarine, introduced in 1993, propelled by a Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,800 million |
| Displacement | 16,764 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 170.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 155 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1× S8G PWR nuclear reactor, 2× geared turbines; 35,000 shp (26 MW), 1x Fairbanks Morse auxiliary diesel, 1× 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor, 1 shaft with seven-bladed screw |
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| Displacement | 15,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 149.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor, 2 × GEC turbines; 27,500 shp (20.5 MW), 1 × shaft, pump jet propulsor, 2 × auxiliary retractable propulsion motors, 2 × Allen turbo generators (6 MW), 2 × Paxman diesel alternators; 2,700 shp (2.0 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Ohio-class has greater displacement at 16,764 tons compared to the Vanguard-class's 15,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Vanguard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ohio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
Both the Ohio-class and Vanguard-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Ohio-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Vanguard-class's 149.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Ohio-class and Vanguard-class have?
The Ohio-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Vanguard-class's 135 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Vanguard-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Ohio-class's 240 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Vanguard-class is more expensive at approximately $4.8 billion per unit compared to the Ohio-class at $2.0 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ohio-class or Vanguard-class?
The Ohio-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Vanguard-class.