Skipjack vs Victor III
Overview
The Skipjack and the Victor III are both Submarine classes.
The Victor III displaces 6,990 tons — 2.2x the Skipjack's 3,124 tons. The Skipjack reaches 15 knots vs 14 knots for the Victor III. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Skipjack vs 99,999 for the Victor III. The Skipjack carries a crew of 93 vs 100 for the Victor III. Submerged displacement is 3,569 tons for the Skipjack vs 7,250 tons for the Victor III. The Victor III can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the Skipjack.
The Skipjack was produced in 6 units vs 48 for the Victor III. The Skipjack was commissioned in 1959, 8 years before the Victor III (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 |
| 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 | 6,990 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 107.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Skipjack-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Skipjack-class's 3,124 tons.
Which is faster, the Skipjack-class or Victor III-class?
The Skipjack-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Victor III-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skipjack-class or Victor III-class?
Both the Skipjack-class and Victor III-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Skipjack-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 76.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Skipjack-class and Victor III-class have?
The Victor III-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Skipjack-class's 93 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Skipjack-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-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 Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has been built in greater numbers with 48 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.