Tango vs Type 209
Overview
The Tango and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
The Tango displaces 3,100 tons — 2.4x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Tango reaches 13 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 14,000 nautical miles for the Tango vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Tango carries a crew of 62 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,800 tons for the Tango vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Tango.
The Tango was produced in 18 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Tango was commissioned in 1972, 1 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Tango-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Tango-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Tango-class has a longer range at 14,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 209-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Tango-class is longer at 91.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Tango-class and Type 209-class have?
The Tango-class has a larger crew complement of 62 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Tango-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tango-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Tango-class.