Resolution vs Romeo
The Resolution and the Romeo are both Submarine classes. The Resolution displaces 7,600 tons — 5.2x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Resolution reaches 20 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Resolution vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Resolution carries a crew of 143 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 8,500 tons for the Resolution vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo. The Resolution was produced in 4 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Resolution was commissioned in 1967, 10 years after the Romeo (1957).
| British ballistic missile submarine, displacing 7,600 tons, was powered by a pressurized-water nuclear reactor. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 143 ◉ |
| Max depth | 275 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × Vickers/Rolls-Royce PWR1 pressurised-water nuclear reactor, 27,500 shp (20.5 MW); Propeller |
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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 Resolution-class or Romeo-class?
The Resolution-class has greater displacement at 7,600 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Resolution-class or Romeo-class?
The Resolution-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Resolution-class or Romeo-class?
The Resolution-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Resolution-class or Romeo-class?
The Resolution-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Resolution-class and Romeo-class have?
The Resolution-class has a larger crew complement of 143 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Resolution-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Resolution-class.