Dolphin vs Romeo
The Dolphin and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,640 tons for the Dolphin vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 42 years after the Romeo (1957).
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
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| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| Displacement | 1,640 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 57.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 350 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System |
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| Displacement | 1,475 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 76.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 54 â—‰ |
| 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 Dolphin-class or Romeo-class?
The Dolphin-class has greater displacement at 1,640 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Dolphin-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Romeo-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Dolphin-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.