Romeo vs Whiskey
Overview
The Romeo and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,475 tons for the Romeo vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey.
The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 6 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Romeo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Romeo-class has greater displacement at 1,475 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Whiskey-class's 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 133 vessels of the Romeo-class.