Sarov vs Virginia
Overview
The Sarov and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 3.0x the Sarov's 2,300 tons. The Sarov reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. The Sarov carries a crew of 52 vs 135 for the Virginia.
The Sarov was produced in 1 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Sarov was commissioned in 2008, 4 years after the Virginia (2004).
| 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 |
| United States submarine, introduced in 2004, utilizes a pump-jet propulsor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,800 million |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 6,930 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sarov-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Sarov-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Sarov-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sarov-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sarov-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sarov-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sarov-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Sarov-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sarov-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Sarov-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sarov-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sarov-class.