Oscar II vs Papa
Overview
The Oscar II and the Papa are both Submarine classes.
The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 2.4x the Papa's 5,197 tons. The Oscar II reaches 15 knots vs 25 knots for the Papa. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Oscar II vs 99,999 for the Papa. The Oscar II carries a crew of 94 vs 82 for the Papa. Submerged displacement is 16,500 tons for the Oscar II vs 7,000 tons for the Papa. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 400 m for the Papa.
The Oscar II was produced in 14 units vs 1 for the Papa. The Oscar II was commissioned in 1980, 10 years after the Papa (1970).
| 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 | 5,197 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 106.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 82 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × VM-5 nuclear reactors; 2 × shafts; 2 × steam turbines producing 80,000 PS (59,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Papa-class's 5,197 tons.
Which is faster, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
The Papa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Oscar II-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
Both the Oscar II-class and Papa-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Papa-class's 106.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Oscar II-class and Papa-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Papa-class's 82 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Papa-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oscar II-class or Papa-class?
The Oscar II-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Papa-class.