Skipjack vs Thresher
Overview
The Skipjack and the Thresher are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,124 tons for the Skipjack vs 3,810 tons for the Thresher. The Skipjack reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Thresher. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Skipjack vs 99,999 for the Thresher. The Skipjack carries a crew of 93 vs 112 for the Thresher. Submerged displacement is 3,569 tons for the Skipjack vs 4,369 tons for the Thresher. The Thresher can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the Skipjack.
The Skipjack was produced in 6 units vs 14 for the Thresher. The Skipjack was commissioned in 1959, 2 years before the Thresher (1961).
| American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 3,124 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fast attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $40 million |
| American nuclear submarine, 3,810 tons displacement, propelled by a 15,000 shp S5W reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 14 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 | 3,810 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 84.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 112 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 steam turbines, 15,000 shp (11 MW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skipjack-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class has greater displacement at 3,810 tons compared to the Skipjack-class's 3,124 tons.
Which is faster, the Skipjack-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-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 Thresher-class?
Both the Skipjack-class and Thresher-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Skipjack-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class is longer at 84.9 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 76.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Skipjack-class and Thresher-class have?
The Thresher-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Skipjack-class's 93 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Skipjack-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-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 Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.