Romeo vs Yankee I
Romeo vs Yankee I at a glance — displacement 1,475 vs 7,760 tons, length 76 vs 132 m, speed 15 vs 13 knots, crew 54 vs 120.
Specifications
|
Romeo |
Yankee I |
| Origin |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Submarine |
Submarine |
| Type |
Diesel-electric submarine |
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer |
Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard |
Sevmash |
| Year introduced |
1957 |
1967 |
| Number built |
133 units |
34 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Displacement |
1,475 tons |
7,760 tons |
| Maximum speed |
15.0 knots |
13.0 knots |
| Range |
9,000 nm at 9 knots |
Unlimited |
| Length |
76.6 m |
132.0 m |
| Beam |
6.7 m |
11.7 m |
| Crew |
54 |
120 |
| Max depth |
NA |
400 m |
Armament & Systems
|
Romeo |
Yankee I |
| 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
|
- 16 x R-27 (SS-N-6 Serb) submarine-launched ballistic missiles, D-5 launch system
- 4 x 533 mm torpedo tubes for 14 Type 53 torpedoes or mines
- 2 x 400 mm torpedo tubes for 4 Type 40 torpedoes
|
| Propulsion |
Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
2 VM-4 pressurized-water reactors, 4 steam turbines, 2 shafts |
Detailed Comparison
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Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Yankee I-class?
The Yankee I-class has greater displacement at 7,760 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Yankee I-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Yankee I-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Yankee I-class?
The Yankee I-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 Yankee I-class?
The Yankee I-class is longer at 132.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Yankee I-class have?
The Yankee I-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Yankee I-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Yankee I-class.
