Sturgeon vs Swiftsure
Overview
The Sturgeon and the Swiftsure are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 4,400 tons for the Swiftsure. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Swiftsure. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 99,999 for the Swiftsure. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 116 for the Swiftsure. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 4,900 tons for the Swiftsure. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Swiftsure.
The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 6 for the Swiftsure. The Sturgeon was commissioned in 1967, 6 years before the Swiftsure (1973).
| 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 |
| British nuclear-powered submarine, 4,400 tons displacement, propelled by shrouded pump-jet propulsors. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fleet submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. (VSEL) |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 6 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 | 4,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 82.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 116 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear Reactor, shrouded pump-jet propulsors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sturgeon-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-class has greater displacement at 4,400 tons compared to the Sturgeon-class's 3,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Swiftsure-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 Swiftsure-class?
Both the Sturgeon-class and Swiftsure-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Swiftsure-class's 82.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Swiftsure-class have?
The Swiftsure-class has a larger crew complement of 116 compared to the Sturgeon-class's 107 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Swiftsure-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sturgeon-class or Swiftsure-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Swiftsure-class.