Golf I & II vs Romeo
The Golf I & II and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,794 tons for the Golf I & II vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Golf I & II reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Golf I & II vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Golf I & II carries a crew of 80 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Golf I & II was produced in 23 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Golf I & II was commissioned in 1958, 1 years after the Romeo (1957).
| Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 23 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,794 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 5 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 98.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 80 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,475 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 76.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 54 â—‰ |
| 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 Golf I & II-class or Romeo-class?
The Golf I & II-class has greater displacement at 2,794 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Golf I & II-class or Romeo-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Golf I & II-class or Romeo-class?
The Golf I & II-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Romeo-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Golf I & II-class or Romeo-class?
The Golf I & II-class is longer at 98.4 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Golf I & II-class and Romeo-class have?
The Golf I & II-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Golf I & II-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Golf I & II-class.