Romeo-class Submarine

The Soviet Romeo class, Project 633, was a conventional diesel-electric submarine design developed after the Whiskey class. It was exported and also influenced Chinese submarine construction. Although less advanced than later nuclear-powered boats, the family served many navies in coastal and regional roles, where affordability and local conditions could outweigh the advantages of oceanic nuclear propulsion. Conventional submarines could remain useful where missions were close to bases and nuclear propulsion was unnecessary or unaffordable. Their crews still needed to manage battery endurance and periods of charging or snorkeling. Romeo-class service therefore reflects both a particular Soviet design and the varied requirements of the countries that adopted or produced related boats.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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