Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Romeo
Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Romeo at a glance — displacement 5,906 vs 1,475 tons, length 111 vs 76 m, speed 18 vs 15 knots, crew 121 vs 54.
Specifications
|
Glenard P. Lipscomb |
Romeo |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Submarine |
Submarine |
| Type |
Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics Electric Boat |
Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard |
| Year introduced |
1974 |
1957 |
| Number built |
NA |
133 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Displacement |
5,906 tons |
1,475 tons |
| Maximum speed |
18.0 knots |
15.0 knots |
| Range |
Unlimited |
9,000 nm at 9 knots |
| Length |
111.0 m |
76.6 m |
| Beam |
9.7 m |
6.7 m |
| Crew |
121 |
54 |
| Max depth |
400 m |
NA |
Armament & Systems
|
Glenard P. Lipscomb |
Romeo |
| Armament |
- 4 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
|
- 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 |
S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor |
Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
