Sturgeon vs Victor III
Overview
The Sturgeon and the Victor III are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 6,990 tons for the Victor III. The Sturgeon reaches 15 knots vs 14 knots for the Victor III. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Sturgeon vs 99,999 for the Victor III. The Sturgeon carries a crew of 107 vs 100 for the Victor III. Submerged displacement is 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon vs 7,250 tons for the Victor III. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Victor III.
The Sturgeon was produced in 37 units vs 48 for the Victor III.
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 6,990 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 107.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sturgeon-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Sturgeon-class's 3,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Sturgeon-class or Victor III-class?
The Sturgeon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Victor III-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sturgeon-class or Victor III-class?
Both the Sturgeon-class and Victor III-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Sturgeon-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Sturgeon-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Sturgeon-class and Victor III-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Victor III-class's 100 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sturgeon-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-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 Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has been built in greater numbers with 48 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.