Oscar II vs Whiskey
The Oscar II and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 12:1 the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Oscar II reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Oscar II vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Oscar II carries a crew of 94 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 16,500 tons for the Oscar II vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Oscar II was produced in 14 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Oscar II was commissioned in 1980, 29 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| Displacement | 12,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Max depth | 520 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%; 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| 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 Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Oscar II-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oscar II-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Oscar II-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oscar II-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Oscar II-class.