Sturgeon vs Type 209
The Sturgeon and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Sturgeon displaces 3,640 tons — 2.8x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Sturgeon was commissioned in 1967, 4 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 | 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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| 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 Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Sturgeon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Sturgeon-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Type 209-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sturgeon-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.