Thresher vs Type 209
The Thresher and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Thresher displaces 3,810 tons — 3.0x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Thresher reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Thresher vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Thresher carries a crew of 112 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 4,369 tons for the Thresher vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Thresher. The Thresher was produced in 14 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Thresher was commissioned in 1961, 10 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Thresher-class has greater displacement at 3,810 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Thresher-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Thresher-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Thresher-class is longer at 84.9 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Thresher-class and Type 209-class have?
The Thresher-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Thresher-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Thresher-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Thresher-class.