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Romeo vs Type 032

Romeo vs Type 032 at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 3,797 tons, length 76 vs 92 m.

Specifications
Romeo Type 032
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Auxiliary submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Wuhan Shipyard
Year introduced 1957 2012
Number built 133 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 3,797 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots NA
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots NA
Length 76.6 m 92.6 m
Beam 6.7 m 10.6 m
Crew 54 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 032
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
  • Ballistic missile launch tube
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. Diesel-electric
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 032-class?
The Type 032-class has greater displacement at 3,797 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Type 032-class?
The Type 032-class is longer at 92.6 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 032-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 032-class.