Daphné vs Romeo
Overview
The Daphné and the Romeo are both Submarine classes.
The Romeo displaces 1,475 tons — 2.1x the Daphné's 700 tons. The Daphné reaches 13 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Daphné vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Daphné carries a crew of 45 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 1,038 tons for the Daphné vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo.
The Daphné was produced in 25 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Daphné was commissioned in 1964, 7 years after the Romeo (1957).
| Displacement | 700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 7 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesel engines, two 450-kilowatt diesel generator sets, and two electric motors creating 750 kilowatts (1,000 shp) sustained |
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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 Daphné-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has greater displacement at 1,475 tons compared to the Daphné-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Daphné-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Daphné-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daphné-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Daphné-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daphné-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Daphné-class's 57.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Daphné-class and Romeo-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Daphné-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daphné-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 25 vessels of the Daphné-class.