Swiftsure vs Whiskey
The Swiftsure and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Swiftsure displaces 4,400 tons — 4.2x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Swiftsure reaches 20 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Swiftsure vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Swiftsure carries a crew of 116 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 4,900 tons for the Swiftsure vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Swiftsure can dive to 300 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Swiftsure was produced in 6 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Swiftsure was commissioned in 1973, 22 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 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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| 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 Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Swiftsure-class has greater displacement at 4,400 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Swiftsure-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Whiskey-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Swiftsure-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Swiftsure-class is longer at 82.9 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Swiftsure-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Swiftsure-class has a larger crew complement of 116 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Swiftsure-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Swiftsure-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Swiftsure-class.