How do these classes of submarines compare to each other

December 20, 2025 69 views

Displacement is surfaced in tons. Speed is maximum surfaced in knots. Depth is test depth in feet.

ClassDisplacementLengthSpeedRangeDepthCrewTorpedoes
R569186 ft. 2 in.12.54,700200338
S-1876231 ft.15 5,5002004212
S-18930219 ft. 3 in.133,4202004312
S-42963225 ft. 4 in.12.52,5102004312
S-48903240 ft.14.5 5,0002003812
Argonaut2,710381 ft.158,0003008016
Porpoise1,316287 ft.19.56,0002505416
Perch1,350300 ft. 6 in.19.2511,0002505416
Salmon1,435308 ft.2111,0002505924
Sargo1,450310 ft. 6 in.21 11,0002505924
Tambor1,475307 ft. 2 in.20.411,0002506024
Gato1,526311 ft. 9 in.2111,0003008024
Balao1,525311 ft. 9 in.20.2511,0004008124
Tench1,570311 ft. 8 in.20.2511,0004008128