Romeo vs Skipjack
The Romeo and the Skipjack are both Submarine classes. The Skipjack displaces 3,124 tons — 2.1x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Skipjack. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 99,999 for the Skipjack. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 93 for the Skipjack. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 3,569 tons for the Skipjack. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 6 for the Skipjack. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 2 years before the Skipjack (1959).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 3,124 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fast attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $40 million |
| 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 | 3,124 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 76.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 93 ◉ |
| Max depth | 210 m |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W reactor, geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-class has greater displacement at 3,124 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-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 Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-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 Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-class is longer at 76.7 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Skipjack-class have?
The Skipjack-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Skipjack-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.