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).
| 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. |
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| 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) |
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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.