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Romeo vs Sjoormen

Romeo vs Sjoormen at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 1,075 tons, length 76 vs 51 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 54 vs 23.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Specifications
Romeo Sjoormen
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Kockums
Year introduced 1957 1968
Number built 133 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 1,075 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots NA
Length 76.6 m 51.0 m
Beam 6.7 m 6.1 m
Crew 54 23
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Sjoormen
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
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
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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.