Scorpène vs Whiskey
The Scorpène and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,565 tons for the Scorpène vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Scorpène reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Scorpène vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Scorpène carries a crew of 31 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Scorpène vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Scorpène was produced in 14 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Scorpène was commissioned in 2005, 54 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| Displacement | 1,565 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP |
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| Displacement | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Scorpène-class has greater displacement at 1,565 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Scorpène-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has a longer range at 8,580 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Scorpène-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Whiskey-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scorpène-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Scorpène-class.