Benjamin Franklin vs Romeo
The Benjamin Franklin and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. The Benjamin Franklin displaces 7,443 tons — 5.0x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 8 years after the Romeo (1957).
| American nuclear-powered submarine, 7,443 tons displacement, utilizes an S5W pressurized water reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,443 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 1,475 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 54 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Romeo-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Romeo-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Romeo-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Romeo-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and Romeo-class have?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Benjamin Franklin-class.