Astute vs Virginia

[TopTorp '92]

Originally Posted by Kapitan

Was doing some searching on the forums for something else and this thread came up.

The Astute v Virginia question was answered in 2012.

The winner being HMS Astute.

During the exercises HMS Astute Commanded by Cdr Iain Breckenridge (formerly CO of HMS Tireless & XO on HMS Superb) had many American dignitaries onboard.





https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hms-astute-arrives-home-from-us-sea-trials--2#:~:text=She%20'battled'%20against%20USS%20New,16 %2C400%20miles%20(26%2C400km).

That's an insightful exercise. But, under highly controlled conditions we learn Virginia has a weakness. So? Virginia's mission not likely another fast boat like Astute. Probably needs to counter another carrier of sorts at high speed AND in conjunction with other assets like air assault or cruise missiles.

The thread's question is which sub is better and why.
Better at what? The question is defective, too broad.