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Romeo vs Type 039A

Romeo vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 2,300 tons, length 76 vs 77 m, speed 15 vs 12 knots, crew 54 vs 36.

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Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
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Specifications
Romeo Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1957 2006
Number built 133 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots 12,000 nm
Length 76.6 m 77.6 m
Beam 6.7 m 8.4 m
Crew 54 36
Max depth NA 250 m
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Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 039A
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 (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
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 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.