Skipjack vs Type 209
The Skipjack and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Skipjack displaces 3,124 tons — 2.4x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Skipjack reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Skipjack vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Skipjack carries a crew of 93 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,569 tons for the Skipjack vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 210 m for the Skipjack. The Skipjack was produced in 6 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $40M for the Skipjack vs $285M for the Type 209. The Skipjack was commissioned in 1959, 12 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Skipjack-class has greater displacement at 3,124 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Skipjack-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Skipjack-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Skipjack-class is longer at 76.7 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Skipjack-class and Type 209-class have?
The Skipjack-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 210 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Skipjack-class at $40 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skipjack-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.