Los Angeles vs Tango
Overview
The Los Angeles and the Tango are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 6,082 tons for the Los Angeles vs 3,100 tons for the Tango. The Los Angeles reaches 15 knots vs 13 knots for the Tango. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Los Angeles vs 14,000 for the Tango. The Los Angeles carries a crew of 129 vs 62 for the Tango. Submerged displacement is 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles vs 3,800 tons for the Tango. The Los Angeles can dive to 450 m compared to 300 m for the Tango.
The Los Angeles was produced in 62 units vs 18 for the Tango. The Los Angeles was commissioned in 1976, 4 years after the Tango (1972).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1976, displaced 6,082 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 62 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 6,082 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 129 ◉ |
| Max depth | 450 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S6G nuclear reactor (150–165 MW), 2 × steam turbines (30,000–33,500) shp, 1 × shaft, 1 × secondary propulsion motor 325 hp (242 kW) |
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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 Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class has greater displacement at 6,082 tons compared to the Tango-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Tango-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Tango-class has a range of 14,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Tango-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Los Angeles-class and Tango-class have?
The Los Angeles-class has a larger crew complement of 129 compared to the Tango-class's 62 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Tango-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Los Angeles-class or Tango-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Tango-class.