Papa vs Alfa
| Displacement | 5,197 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 106.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 82 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × VM-5 nuclear reactors; 2 × shafts; 2 × steam turbines producing 80,000 PS (59,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 81.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 31 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | OK-550 or BM-40A, 155-MWt Lead-bismuth cooled, beryllium-moderated reactor; 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) steam turbine, one shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
The Papa-class has greater displacement at 5,197 tons compared to the Alfa-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
The Papa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Alfa-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
Both the Papa-class and Alfa-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
The Papa-class is longer at 106.9 meters compared to the Alfa-class's 81.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Papa-class and Alfa-class have?
The Papa-class has a larger crew complement of 82 compared to the Alfa-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
The Alfa-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Papa-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Papa-class or Alfa-class?
The Alfa-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Papa-class.