Oyashio vs Romeo
The Oyashio and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,750 tons for the Oyashio vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 41 years after the Romeo (1957).
| Displacement | 2,750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 81.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 70 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric: 2 Kawasaki 12V25S diesel engines, 2 Kawasaki alternators, 2 Toshiba motors; 3,400 hp (2,500 kW) surfaced, 7,750 hp (5,780 kW) submerged |
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| Displacement | 1,475 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots |
| Length | 76.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 54 â—‰ |
| 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 Oyashio-class or Romeo-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Romeo-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Romeo-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.