Benjamin Franklin vs Resolution

Overview

The Benjamin Franklin and the Resolution are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,443 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 7,600 tons for the Resolution. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 20 knots for the Resolution. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 99,999 for the Resolution. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 143 for the Resolution. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 8,500 tons for the Resolution. The Benjamin Franklin can dive to 400 m compared to 275 m for the Resolution.

The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Resolution. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 2 years before the Resolution (1967).

Benjamin Franklin

American nuclear-powered submarine, 7,443 tons displacement, utilizes an S5W pressurized water reactor.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Electric Boat
Year introduced 1965
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Resolution

British ballistic missile submarine, displacing 7,600 tons, was powered by a pressurized-water nuclear reactor.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Vickers Shipbuilding Ltd
Year introduced 1967
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Benjamin Franklin

Displacement 7,443 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 130.0 m ◉
Beam 10.0 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
Propulsion 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 13 torpedoes

Resolution

Displacement 7,600 tons ◉
Maximum speed 20.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 130.0 m ◉
Beam 10.1 m ◉
Crew 143 ◉
Max depth 275 m ◉
Propulsion 1 × Vickers/Rolls-Royce PWR1 pressurised-water nuclear reactor, 27,500 shp (20.5 MW); Propeller
Armament
  • 16 x UGM-27 Polaris A-3 nuclear missiles
  • 6 x 533-millimetre (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Tigerfish wire-guided homing torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class has greater displacement at 7,600 tons compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 7,443 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
Both the Benjamin Franklin-class and Resolution-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
The Resolution-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and Resolution-class have?
The Resolution-class has a larger crew complement of 143 compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Resolution-class's 275 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Resolution-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Resolution-class.

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