Foxtrot vs Tango
Overview
The Foxtrot and the Tango are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,100 tons for the Tango. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 13 knots for the Tango. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 14,000 for the Tango. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 62 for the Tango. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,800 tons for the Tango. The Tango can dive to 300 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot.
The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 18 for the Tango. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 14 years before the Tango (1972).
| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 14,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 62 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 diesel engines 4.6 MW (6,200 shp), 3 electric motors, 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Tango-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Tango-class's 14,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Tango-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Tango-class's 62 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Tango-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Tango-class.