Romeo vs Rubis
The Romeo and the Rubis are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 2,400 tons for the Rubis. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Rubis. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 99,999 for the Rubis. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 66 for the Rubis. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 2,600 tons for the Rubis. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 6 for the Rubis. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 26 years before the Rubis (1983).
| Displacement | 1,475 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 76.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 54 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
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| Displacement | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 73.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 66 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Rubis-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Rubis-class's 73.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Rubis-class have?
The Rubis-class has a larger crew complement of 66 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Rubis-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Rubis-class.