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Romeo vs Type 095

Romeo vs Type 095 at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 7,900 tons, length 76 vs 110 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots.

Romeo submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Romeo
Specifications
Romeo Type 095
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1957 --
Number built 133 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,475 tons 7,900 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 9 knots Unlimited
Length 76.6 m 110.0 m
Beam 6.7 m 12.5 m
Crew 54 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Romeo Type 095
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
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines
Propulsion Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class has greater displacement at 7,900 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-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 095-class?
The Type 095-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Type 095-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 095-class.