Romeo vs Scorpène
The Romeo and the Scorpène are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 1,565 tons for the Scorpène. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Scorpène. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 6,500 for the Scorpène. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 31 for the Scorpène. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 1,900 tons for the Scorpène. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 14 for the Scorpène. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 48 years before the Scorpène (2005).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,565 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class has greater displacement at 1,565 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Scorpène-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Scorpène-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Scorpène-class.