Permit vs Thresher
Overview
The Permit and the Thresher are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,810 tons for the Permit vs 3,810 tons for the Thresher. The Permit reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Thresher. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Permit vs 99,999 for the Thresher. The Permit carries a crew of 112 vs 112 for the Thresher. Submerged displacement is 4,369 tons for the Permit vs 4,369 tons for the Thresher. The Permit can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Thresher.
The Permit was produced in 14 units vs 14 for the Thresher.
| United States nuclear submarine, introduced in 1961, displaced 3,810 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American nuclear submarine, 3,810 tons displacement, propelled by a 15,000 shp S5W reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,810 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 84.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 112 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 steam turbines, 15,000 shp (11 MW), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 3,810 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 84.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 112 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 steam turbines, 15,000 shp (11 MW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class has greater displacement at 3,810 tons compared to the Permit-class's 3,810 tons.
Which is faster, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Permit-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
Both the Permit-class and Thresher-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class is longer at 84.9 meters compared to the Permit-class's 84.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Permit-class and Thresher-class have?
The Thresher-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Permit-class's 112 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Permit-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Permit-class or Thresher-class?
Both the Permit-class and Thresher-class have been built in equal numbers with 14 vessels each.