Romeo vs Type 039A

Overview

The Romeo and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A.

The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 49 years before the Type 039A (2006).

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 diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Profile of Type 039A
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,475 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 76.6 m
Beam 6.7 m
Crew 54
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 NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm
Length 77.6 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 36
Max depth 250 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Romeo-class has greater displacement at 1,475 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Romeo-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.