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Romeo vs Type 039

Romeo vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 1,700 tons, length 76 vs 74 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 54 vs 60.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
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Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
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Specifications
Romeo Type 039
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1957 1999
Number built 133 units 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots NA
Length 76.6 m 74.9 m
Beam 6.7 m 8.4 m
Crew 54 60
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 039
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
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. 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?
Both the Romeo-class and Type 039-class have a maximum speed of 15 knots.
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.