Romeo vs S-80 Plus
The Romeo and the S-80 Plus are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 2,695 tons for the S-80 Plus. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the S-80 Plus. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 4,320 for the S-80 Plus. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 32 for the S-80 Plus. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 2,965 tons for the S-80 Plus. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 2 for the S-80 Plus. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 66 years before the S-80 Plus (2023).
| 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 | 2,695 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,320 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 81.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 32 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 460 m |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft Etanol-AIP; 3 bio-ethanol engines (3 × 1,200 kW) MTU-16V-396SE-85L; 1 electric motor (3,500 kW), 1 AIP fuel cell unit (300 kW); Vulkan couplings RATO-S G-561W |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class has greater displacement at 2,695 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 4,320 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class is longer at 81.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and S-80 Plus-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the S-80 Plus-class.