Romeo vs Type 091
The Romeo and the Type 091 are both Submarine classes. The Type 091 displaces 4,000 tons — 2.7x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 091. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 99,999 for the Type 091. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 75 for the Type 091. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 5,100 tons for the Type 091. The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 5 for the Type 091. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 17 years before the Type 091 (1974).
| 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 | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 98.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 75 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 1 x 48 megawatt nuclear reactor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 091-class?
The Type 091-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Type 091-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 091-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Type 091-class?
The Type 091-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Romeo-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Type 091-class?
The Type 091-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Type 091-class have?
The Type 091-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 091-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Type 091-class.