Reis vs Romeo

The Reis and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,860 tons for the Reis vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Reis reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Reis vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Reis carries a crew of 27 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 2,013 tons for the Reis vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Reis was produced in 2 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Reis was commissioned in 2024, 67 years after the Romeo (1957).

Turkish submarine, 1,860 tons displacement, powered by Siemens fuel cells.
Origin πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarines
Manufacturer GΓΆlcΓΌk Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 2024
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $2,174 million
Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1957, with 133 units built.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Year introduced 1957
Number built 133 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,860 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots β—‰
Range 12,000 nm β—‰
Length 68.4 m β—‰
Beam 6.3 m β—‰
Crew 27 β—‰
Propulsion 3,900 kW (5,200 hp) Siemens Permasyn main engine, 2Γ— MTU 16V 396SE 64L diesel generators, 2Γ— batteries (324 Type 30PS15B), 2Γ— 120 kW (160 hp) Siemens fuel cells
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • Roketsan Akya torpedoes
  • Mk48 Mod6T torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Atmaca anti-ship missiles
Displacement 1,475 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots β—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots β—‰
Length 76.6 m β—‰
Beam 6.7 m β—‰
Crew 54 β—‰
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts.
Armament
  • 8 Γ— 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (six bow, two stern)
  • 14 Γ— 533 mm (21 in) anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes (including Yu-4 and Yu-1)
  • 28 mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Reis-class or Romeo-class?
The Reis-class has greater displacement at 1,860 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Reis-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Reis-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Reis-class or Romeo-class?
The Reis-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Romeo-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Reis-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Reis-class's 68.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Reis-class and Romeo-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Reis-class's 27 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Reis-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Reis-class.