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Romeo vs Type 091

Romeo vs Type 091 at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 4,000 tons, length 76 vs 98 m, speed 15 vs 12 knots, crew 54 vs 75.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Type 091 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 091
Specifications
Romeo Type 091
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1957 1974
Number built 133 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 4,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots Unlimited
Length 76.6 m 98.0 m
Beam 6.7 m 10.6 m
Crew 54 75
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 091
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 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3 torpedo
  • Yu-6 torpedo
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. 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.