James Madison vs Romeo
The James Madison and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. The James Madison displaces 7,443 tons — 5.0x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The James Madison reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the James Madison vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The James Madison carries a crew of 140 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the James Madison vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The James Madison was produced in 10 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The James Madison was commissioned in 1964, 7 years after the Romeo (1957).
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,443 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 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 James Madison-class or Romeo-class?
The James Madison-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the James Madison-class or Romeo-class?
The James Madison-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the James Madison-class or Romeo-class?
The James Madison-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the James Madison-class or Romeo-class?
The James Madison-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the James Madison-class and Romeo-class have?
The James Madison-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the James Madison-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the James Madison-class.