Collins vs Tango
Overview
The Collins and the Tango are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,100 tons for the Collins vs 3,100 tons for the Tango. The Collins reaches 10 knots vs 13 knots for the Tango. Operational range is 11,500 nautical miles for the Collins vs 14,000 for the Tango. The Collins carries a crew of 58 vs 62 for the Tango. Submerged displacement is 3,407 tons for the Collins vs 3,800 tons for the Tango. The Tango can dive to 300 m compared to 180 m for the Collins.
The Collins was produced in 6 units vs 18 for the Tango. The Collins was commissioned in 1996, 24 years after the Tango (1972).
| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,500 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 77.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 58 ◉ |
| Max depth | 180 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 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 Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Collins-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Collins-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has a longer range at 14,000 nautical miles compared to the Collins-class's 11,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Collins-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Collins-class and Tango-class have?
The Tango-class has a larger crew complement of 62 compared to the Collins-class's 58 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Collins-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Collins-class or Tango-class?
The Tango-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Collins-class.