Romeo vs Type 039
The Romeo and the Type 039 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 1,700 tons for the Type 039. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 039. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 60 for the Type 039. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 2,250 tons for the Type 039. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 13 for the Type 039. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 41 years before the Type 039 (1998).
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 1,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 74.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 60 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-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 039-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Type 039-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Type 039-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 039-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.