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Ethan Allen vs Romeo

Ethan Allen vs Romeo at a glance — displacement 7,057 vs 1,475 tons, length 125 vs 76 m, speed 16 vs 15 knots, crew 140 vs 54.

Ethan Allen submarine side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Ethan Allen
Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Specifications
Ethan Allen Romeo
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Year introduced 1961 1957
Number built 5 units 133 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,057 tons 1,475 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited 9,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 125.1 m 76.6 m
Beam 10.1 m 6.7 m
Crew 140 54
Max depth 400 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Ethan Allen Romeo
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A2/A3 missiles
  • 4 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (six bow, two stern)
  • 14 × 533 mm (21 in) anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes (including Yu-4 and Yu-1)
  • 28 mines
Propulsion 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft 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 Ethan Allen-class or Romeo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Romeo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or Romeo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Romeo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Romeo-class have?
The Ethan Allen-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 Ethan Allen-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.