Romeo vs Type 035

Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1957, with 133 units built.
Profile of Romeo
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Year introduced 1957
Number built 133 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese attack submarine, 1,650 tons displacement, built by Wuchang Shipyard with 23 units constructed.
Profile of Type 035
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 23 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,475 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 76.6 m â—‰
Beam 6.7 m â—‰
Crew 54 â—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts.
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
Displacement 1,650 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 76.0 m â—‰
Beam 7.6 m â—‰
Crew 57 â—‰
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (6 in the bow and 2 in the stern)
  • 14 anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes
  • Up to 28/32 naval mines in the lieu of torpedo tubes
  • Cruise missiles in the lieu of torpedo tubes (Type 035B variant only)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has greater displacement at 1,650 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-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 Type 035-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 035-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Type 035-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Type 035-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Type 035-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 035-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Type 035-class.