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Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Romeo

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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
Performance Radar Chart
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.

Overview

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).

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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.