Romeo vs Sōryū
The Romeo and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 6,100 for the Sōryū. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 52 years before the Sōryū (2009).
| 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 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
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| Displacement | 2,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,100 nm at 6 knots ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 65 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1-shaft 2× Kawasaki 12V 25/25 SB-type diesel engines, 4× Kawasaki Kockums V4-275R Stirling engines (3,900 hp surfaced, 8,000 hp submerged) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Sōryū-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sōryū-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Sōryū-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Sōryū-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Sōryū-class.