Narwhal vs Sturgeon
Overview
The Narwhal and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 5,027 tons for the Narwhal vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Narwhal reaches 20 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Narwhal vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Narwhal carries a crew of 107 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 5,378 tons for the Narwhal vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Narwhal can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Sturgeon.
The Narwhal was produced in 1 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Narwhal was commissioned in 1969, 2 years after the Sturgeon (1967).
| American nuclear submarine, 1969 introduction year, powered by an S5G pressurized water reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 5,027 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 95.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5G pressurized water reactor; 1 × steam turbine, 17,000 shp (13,000 kW); 1 shaft |
| Armament |
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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 Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Narwhal-class has greater displacement at 5,027 tons compared to the Sturgeon-class's 3,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Narwhal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
Both the Narwhal-class and Sturgeon-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Narwhal-class is longer at 95.9 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Narwhal-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Narwhal-class's 107 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Narwhal-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Narwhal-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Narwhal-class.