Sturgeon vs Whiskey
Overview
The Sturgeon and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.
The Sturgeon displaces 3,640 tons — 3.5x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey.
The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Sturgeon was commissioned in 1967, 16 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
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| 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 | 1,050 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 Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Sturgeon-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sturgeon-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.