Rubis vs Swiftsure
The Rubis and the Swiftsure are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,400 tons for the Rubis vs 4,400 tons for the Swiftsure. The Rubis reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Swiftsure. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Rubis vs 99,999 for the Swiftsure. The Rubis carries a crew of 66 vs 116 for the Swiftsure. Submerged displacement is 2,600 tons for the Rubis vs 4,900 tons for the Swiftsure. The Rubis can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Swiftsure. The Rubis was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Swiftsure. The Rubis was commissioned in 1983, 10 years after the Swiftsure (1973).
| French nuclear-powered attack submarine, 2,400 tons displacement, entered service in 1983. | |
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| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Cherbourg (DCAN) |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British nuclear-powered submarine, 4,400 tons displacement, propelled by shrouded pump-jet propulsors. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fleet submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. (VSEL) |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 73.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 66 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 4,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 82.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 116 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear Reactor, shrouded pump-jet propulsors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-class has greater displacement at 4,400 tons compared to the Rubis-class's 2,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Rubis-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
Both the Rubis-class and Swiftsure-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-class is longer at 82.9 meters compared to the Rubis-class's 73.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Rubis-class and Swiftsure-class have?
The Swiftsure-class has a larger crew complement of 116 compared to the Rubis-class's 66 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Rubis-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rubis-class or Swiftsure-class?
Both the Rubis-class and Swiftsure-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.