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Narwhal vs Romeo

Narwhal vs Romeo at a glance — displacement 5,027 vs 1,475 tons, length 95 vs 76 m, speed 20 vs 15 knots, crew 107 vs 54.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Specifications
Narwhal 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 1969 1957
Number built 1 unit 133 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,027 tons 1,475 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited 9,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 95.9 m 76.6 m
Beam 10.0 m 6.7 m
Crew 107 54
Max depth 400 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Narwhal Romeo
Armament
  • 4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • SUBROC
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 45 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 ADCAP torpedoes
  • Mines
  • Tomahawk missiles
  • Harpoon missiles
  • 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 1 × S5G pressurized water reactor; 1 × steam turbine, 17,000 shp (13,000 kW); 1 shaft 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 Narwhal-class or Romeo-class?
The Narwhal-class has greater displacement at 5,027 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Narwhal-class or Romeo-class?
The Narwhal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Narwhal-class or Romeo-class?
The Narwhal-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Narwhal-class or Romeo-class?
The Narwhal-class is longer at 95.9 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Narwhal-class and Romeo-class have?
The Narwhal-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Narwhal-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Narwhal-class.