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Losharik vs Sarov

Overview

The Losharik and the Sarov are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,600 tons for the Losharik vs 2,300 tons for the Sarov. The Losharik carries a crew of 25 vs 52 for the Sarov.

The Losharik was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Sarov. The Losharik was commissioned in 2003, 5 years before the Sarov (2008).

Commissioned by Russia in 2003, the Losharik-class submarine is designed for deep-sea research and special operations, featuring an inner hull made of interconnected titanium spheres.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash
Year introduced 2003
Number built 1 unit
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 1,600 tons
Maximum speed NA
Length NA
Crew 25
Propulsion 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW)
Armament

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Displacement 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Length 98.0 m
Crew 52
Propulsion Kristall-27 electrochemical generator
Armament
  • 2 x 650-mm torpedo tubes (?)
  • specialized torpedo tube for Status-6 Weapon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Losharik-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Losharik-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Losharik-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Losharik-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Losharik-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Losharik-class's 0.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Losharik-class and Sarov-class have?
The Sarov-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Losharik-class's 25 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Losharik-class or Sarov-class?
Both the Losharik-class and Sarov-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.