Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Romeo
The Glenard P. Lipscomb and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. The Glenard P. Lipscomb displaces 5,906 tons — 4.0x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Glenard P. Lipscomb reaches 18 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Glenard P. Lipscomb carries a crew of 121 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 6,584 tons for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Glenard P. Lipscomb was commissioned in 1974, 17 years after the Romeo (1957).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1974, utilized a turbo-electric drive system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,906 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 121 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m |
| Propulsion | S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor |
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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 Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Romeo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Romeo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Romeo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Romeo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Romeo-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.