Romeo vs Tango
Overview
The Romeo and the Tango are both Submarine classes.
The Tango displaces 3,100 tons — 2.1x the Romeo's 1,475 tons. The Romeo reaches 15 knots vs 13 knots for the Tango. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Romeo vs 14,000 for the Tango. The Romeo carries a crew of 54 vs 62 for the Tango. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Romeo vs 3,800 tons for the Tango.
The Romeo was produced in 133 units vs 18 for the Tango. The Romeo was commissioned in 1957, 15 years before the Tango (1972).
| 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 | 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 Romeo-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Romeo-class or Tango-class?
The Romeo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Tango-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Romeo-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has a longer range at 14,000 nautical miles compared to the Romeo-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Romeo-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Romeo-class's 76.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Romeo-class and Tango-class have?
The Tango-class has a larger crew complement of 62 compared to the Romeo-class's 54 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Romeo-class or Tango-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Tango-class.