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Agosta vs Tango

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Specifications
Agosta Tango
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Gorky
Year introduced 1977 1972
Number built 13 units 18 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 14,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 67.0 m 91.0 m
Beam 6.0 m 9.1 m
Crew 41 62
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Tango
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 6 x 533 mm (21.0 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • 24 x 533 mm (21 in) anti-submarine and anti-ship torpedoes or equivalent load of mines
Propulsion diesel-electric 3 diesel engines 4.6 MW (6,200 shp), 3 electric motors, 3 shafts

Overview

The Agosta and the Tango are both Submarine classes.

The Tango displaces 3,100 tons — 2.0x the Agosta's 1,524 tons. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Tango. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 14,000 for the Tango. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 62 for the Tango. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 3,800 tons for the Tango. The Agosta can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Tango.

The Agosta was produced in 13 units vs 18 for the Tango. The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 5 years after the Tango (1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has a longer range at 14,000 nautical miles compared to the Agosta-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Tango-class have?
The Tango-class has a larger crew complement of 62 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.