Romeo vs Sjoormen

The Romeo and the Sjoormen are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 1,075 tons for the Sjoormen. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Sjoormen. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 23 for the Sjoormen. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 1,400 tons for the Sjoormen. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 5 for the Sjoormen. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 11 years before the Sjoormen (1968).

Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1957, with 133 units built.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Year introduced 1957
Number built 133 units
Estimated unit price NA
Singaporean submarine, introduced in 1968, propelled by a Pielstick diesel and ASEA electric motor.
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine
Type Submarine
Manufacturer Kockums
Year introduced 1968
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,475 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots
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.
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (six bow, two stern)
  • 14 × 533 mm (21 in) anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes (including Yu-4 and Yu-1)
  • 28 mines
Displacement 1,075 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 51.0 m â—‰
Beam 6.1 m â—‰
Crew 23 â—‰
Max depth 150 m
Propulsion 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Romeo-class has greater displacement at 1,475 tons compared to the Sjoormen-class's 1,075 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-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 Sjoormen-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Sjoormen-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 51.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Sjoormen-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Sjoormen-class's 23 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.