George Washington vs Romeo
The George Washington and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. The George Washington displaces 6,055 tons — 4.1x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The George Washington reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George Washington vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The George Washington carries a crew of 112 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 6,817 tons for the George Washington vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The George Washington was produced in 5 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The George Washington was commissioned in 1959, 2 years after the Romeo (1957).
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,055 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 116.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 112 ◉ |
| Max depth | 210 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 George Washington-class or Romeo-class?
The George Washington-class has greater displacement at 6,055 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the George Washington-class or Romeo-class?
The George Washington-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the George Washington-class or Romeo-class?
The George Washington-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George Washington-class or Romeo-class?
The George Washington-class is longer at 116.3 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the George Washington-class and Romeo-class have?
The George Washington-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George Washington-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.