Delta IV vs Typhoon
The Delta IV and the Typhoon are both Submarine classes. The Typhoon displaces 23,200 tons — 3.0x the Delta IV's 7,800 tons. The Delta IV reaches 12 knots vs 22 knots for the Typhoon. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Delta IV vs 99,999 for the Typhoon. The Delta IV carries a crew of 120 vs 160 for the Typhoon. Submerged displacement is 10,000 tons for the Delta IV vs 48,000 tons for the Typhoon. The Delta IV can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Typhoon. The Delta IV was produced in 18 units vs 6 for the Typhoon. The Delta IV was commissioned in 1972, 9 years before the Typhoon (1981).
| Displacement | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 139.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 pressurized water-cooled reactors powering 2 steam turbines driving 2 shafts and each developing 38.7 MW (51,900 shp) |
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| Displacement | 23,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 175.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors, 190 MWt each; 2 × geared steam turbines, 50,000 shp each; 2 shafts with 7-bladed shrouded screws |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class has greater displacement at 23,200 tons compared to the Delta IV-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Delta IV-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
Both the Delta IV-class and Typhoon-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Delta IV-class's 139.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Delta IV-class and Typhoon-class have?
The Typhoon-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Delta IV-class's 120 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Delta IV-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Delta IV-class or Typhoon-class?
The Delta IV-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Typhoon-class.