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Sang-O vs Tango

Sang-O vs Tango at a glance — displacement 275 vs 3,100 tons, length 34 vs 91 m, speed 7 vs 13 knots, crew 15 vs 62.

Tango submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tango
Specifications
Sang-O Tango
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Gorky
Year introduced 1991 1972
Number built 41 units 18 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 13.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 14,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 34.0 m 91.0 m
Beam 3.8 m 9.1 m
Crew 15 62
Max depth 150 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sang-O Tango
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 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, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft 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 Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has a longer range at 14,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Tango-class have?
The Tango-class has a larger crew complement of 62 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Tango-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Tango-class.