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Poseidon vs Sea Hunter

Poseidon vs Sea Hunter at a glance — displacement 100 vs 135 tons, length 24 vs 40 m, speed 100 vs 27 knots.

Specifications
Poseidon Sea Hunter
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Unmanned vessel Unmanned vessel
Type Unmanned underwater vehicle Unmanned surface vehicle
Manufacturer Rubin Design Bureau Leidos
Year introduced -- 2016
Number built NA 2 units
Estimated unit price NA $20 million
Displacement 100 tons 135 tons
Maximum speed 100.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 5,400 nm 10,000 nm
Length 24.0 m 40.0 m
Beam 2.0 m NA
Max depth 1,000 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Poseidon Sea Hunter
Armament
  • Conventional or nuclear warhead (speculated yield of 2 Mt or more)

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Propulsion Liquid metal reactor (at least 15 MW) with electric transmission 2x Diesel engines, twin screws
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Poseidon or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has greater displacement at 135 tons compared to the Poseidon's 100 tons.
Which is faster, the Poseidon or Sea Hunter?
The Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 100 knots compared to the Sea Hunter's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Poseidon or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Poseidon's 5,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Poseidon or Sea Hunter?
The Sea Hunter is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Poseidon's 24.0 meters.