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Romeo vs Type 035

Romeo vs Type 035 at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 1,650 tons, length 76 vs 76 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 54 vs 57.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Type 035 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 035
Specifications
Romeo Type 035
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Wuchang Shipyard
Year introduced 1957 1974
Number built 133 units 23 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 1,650 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots NA
Length 76.6 m 76.0 m
Beam 6.7 m 7.6 m
Crew 54 57
Max depth NA 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 035
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
  • 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)
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW)
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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.