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Romeo vs Sturgeon

Romeo vs Sturgeon at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 3,640 tons, length 76 vs 89 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 54 vs 107.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Sturgeon submarine side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Sturgeon
Specifications
Romeo Sturgeon
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1957 1967
Number built 133 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 3,640 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots Unlimited
Length 76.6 m 89.1 m
Beam 6.7 m 9.7 m
Crew 54 107
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Sturgeon
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 × 21 inch (533 mm) amidship torpedo tubes
  • Mark 48 and Mk-48 ADCAP torpedoes
  • Harpoon missiles
  • Tomahawk missiles
  • SUBROC anti-submarine missiles
  • Mark 67 Submarine Launched Mobile Mines
  • Mark 60 CAPTOR mines
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.