Skipjack vs Sturgeon
Overview
The Skipjack and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,124 tons for the Skipjack vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Skipjack reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Skipjack vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Skipjack carries a crew of 93 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 3,569 tons for the Skipjack vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the Skipjack.
The Skipjack was produced in 6 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Skipjack was commissioned in 1959, 8 years before the Sturgeon (1967).
| American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 3,124 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $40 million |
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,124 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 76.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 93 ◉ |
| Max depth | 210 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W reactor, geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 3,640 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 89.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Skipjack-class's 3,124 tons.
Which is faster, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Skipjack-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
Both the Skipjack-class and Sturgeon-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 76.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Skipjack-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Skipjack-class's 93 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skipjack-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.