Poseidon vs Sarov
Overview
The Poseidon is a Unmanned vessel, while the Sarov is a Submarine.
The Sarov displaces 2,300 tons — 23:1 the Poseidon's 100 tons. The Poseidon reaches 100 knots vs 10 knots for the Sarov.
| Unveiled by Russia in 2015, the Poseidon is a nuclear-armed unmanned underwater vehicle designed for strategic strike, distinguished by its nuclear-powered propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Unmanned vessel |
| Type | Unmanned underwater vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Commissioned by Russia in 2008, the Sarov-class submarine serves as an experimental weapons-testing platform, featuring a hybrid propulsion system that combines diesel-electric and auxiliary nuclear power. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Special purpose submarine |
| Manufacturer | Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,400 nm |
| Length | 24.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 2.0 m |
| Crew | -- |
| Max depth | 1,000 m |
| Propulsion | Liquid metal reactor (at least 15 MW) with electric transmission |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 98.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 52 |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Kristall-27 electrochemical generator |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Poseidon or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Poseidon's 100 tons.
Which is faster, the Poseidon or Sarov-class?
The Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 100 knots compared to the Sarov-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Poseidon or Sarov-class?
The Poseidon has a longer range at 5,400 nautical miles compared to the Sarov-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Poseidon or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Poseidon's 24.0 meters.