Le Triomphant vs Whiskey

Overview

The Le Triomphant and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.

The Le Triomphant displaces 12,640 tons — 12:1 the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Le Triomphant reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Le Triomphant vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Le Triomphant carries a crew of 111 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 14,335 tons for the Le Triomphant vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Le Triomphant can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey.

The Le Triomphant was produced in 4 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Le Triomphant was commissioned in 1997, 46 years after the Whiskey (1951).

French ballistic missile submarine, introduced in 1997, displaces 12,640 tons and carries nuclear missiles.
Profile of Le Triomphant
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 1997
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $3,100 million
Ex-USSR submarine, introduced in 1951, displaced 1,050 tons, and had a crew of 52 sailors.
Profile of Whiskey
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel–electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Lazurit Design Bureau
Year introduced 1951
Number built 236 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 12,640 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 138.0 m
Beam 12.5 m
Crew 111
Max depth 400 m
Propulsion K15 pressurized water reactor 150 MWth with turboreductor pump-to-shaft system of 30,5 MW; two emergency diesel-powered generators SEMT Pielstick 8PA4V200 SM (700 kW (940 hp)) auxiliaries
Armament
  • 16 M45 or M51/51.3 missiles with six to ten TN 75 or TNO thermonuclear warheads
  • Four 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes for F17 torpedoes and Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles
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
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (4 bow + 2 stern)
  • 12 × torpedoes or 22 × mines
  • 1 × single-mounted 25 mm (1.0 in) AA gun
  • 2 × single-mounted 57 mm (2.2 in) AA gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Le Triomphant-class has greater displacement at 12,640 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Le Triomphant-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is longer at 138.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Le Triomphant-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Le Triomphant-class has a larger crew complement of 111 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Le Triomphant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Le Triomphant-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Le Triomphant-class.