Foxtrot vs Whiskey
Overview
The Foxtrot and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Foxtrot can dive to 296 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey.
The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 7 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Foxtrot-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Whiskey-class's 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Foxtrot-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 296 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 75 vessels of the Foxtrot-class.