Sturgeon vs Thresher
Overview
The Sturgeon and the Thresher are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 3,810 tons for the Thresher. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Thresher. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 99,999 for the Thresher. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 112 for the Thresher. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 4,369 tons for the Thresher. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Thresher.
The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 14 for the Thresher. The Sturgeon was commissioned in 1967, 6 years after the Thresher (1961).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,640 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 | 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 Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class has greater displacement at 3,810 tons compared to the Sturgeon-class's 3,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
Both the Sturgeon-class and Thresher-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Thresher-class's 84.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Thresher-class have?
The Thresher-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Sturgeon-class's 107 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
The Thresher-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sturgeon-class or Thresher-class?
The Sturgeon-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Thresher-class.