Heroine vs Romeo
The Heroine and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,454 tons for the Heroine vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Heroine reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Heroine vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Heroine carries a crew of 30 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 1,600 tons for the Heroine vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Heroine was produced in 3 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Heroine was commissioned in 2005, 48 years after the Romeo (1957).
| South African submarine, 1,454 tons displacement, propelled by diesel-electric engines with one shaft. | |
| Origin | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,454 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 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 Heroine-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has greater displacement at 1,475 tons compared to the Heroine-class's 1,454 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Heroine-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Heroine-class or Romeo-class?
The Heroine-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Romeo-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Heroine-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Heroine-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Romeo-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Heroine-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.