Skipjack vs Whiskey
The Skipjack and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Skipjack displaces 3,124 tons — 3.0x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Skipjack reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Skipjack vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Skipjack carries a crew of 93 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 3,569 tons for the Skipjack vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Skipjack can dive to 210 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Skipjack was produced in 6 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Skipjack was commissioned in 1959, 8 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 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 Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Skipjack-class has greater displacement at 3,124 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Skipjack-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Skipjack-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Skipjack-class is longer at 76.7 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Skipjack-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Skipjack-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Skipjack-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 210 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skipjack-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.