Sturgeon vs Valiant / Churchill

Overview

The Sturgeon and the Valiant / Churchill are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 4,500 tons for the Valiant / Churchill. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Valiant / Churchill. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 99,999 for the Valiant / Churchill. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 103 for the Valiant / Churchill. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 5,000 tons for the Valiant / Churchill. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Valiant / Churchill.

The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 2 for the Valiant / Churchill. The Sturgeon was commissioned in 1967, 1 years after the Valiant / Churchill (1966).

Sturgeon

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
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Valiant / Churchill

British nuclear submarine, 4,500 tons displacement, propelled by a Rolls-Royce pressurised water reactor.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear submarine
Manufacturer Vickers Armstrong
Year introduced 1966
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Sturgeon

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
Armament
  • 4 × 21 inch (533 mm) amidship torpedo tubes
  • Mark 48 and Mk-48 ADCAP torpedoes
  • Harpoon missiles
  • Tomahawk missiles
  • SUBROC anti-submarine missiles
  • Mark 67 Submarine Launched Mobile Mines
  • Mark 60 CAPTOR mines

Valiant / Churchill

Displacement 4,500 tons ◉
Maximum speed 20.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 87.0 m ◉
Beam 10.1 m ◉
Crew 103 ◉
Max depth 300 m ◉
Propulsion 1 × Rolls-Royce pressurised water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) bow torpedo tubes
  • 32 × Mark VIII and Tigerfish torpedoes
  • 64 × Mk.5 and Mk.6 mines
  • 26 × torpedoes
  • 6 × UGM-84B Harpoon Anti-ship missiles
  • Stonefish and Sea Urchin mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
The Valiant / Churchill-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Sturgeon-class's 3,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
The Valiant / Churchill-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
Both the Sturgeon-class and Valiant / Churchill-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Valiant / Churchill-class's 87.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Valiant / Churchill-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Valiant / Churchill-class's 103 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Valiant / Churchill-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sturgeon-class or Valiant / Churchill-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Valiant / Churchill-class.

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