Tango-class

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Summary

Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
SubtypeAttack submarine
ManufacturerGorky
Year commissioned1972
UnitsKNYAZ GEORG VSEVOLODOVICH (B-380)

Description

The Submarine Tango class is a highly advanced series of submarines designed for various maritime missions. These submarines feature an innovative design, integrating stealth technology to minimize detection and enhance operational capabilities. The Tango class is equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion systems, enabling long-range endurance and impressive underwater speed.

The submarines are built with a strong and durable hull, capable of withstanding extreme pressure and harsh conditions that may be encountered in deep-sea operations. The Tango class submarines are equipped with modern navigation systems, advanced sonar technology, and sophisticated communication systems to ensure effective and efficient operation.

The Tango class submarines offer a spacious and comfortable living environment for the crew, designed to maximize their performance during long deployments. The submarines are equipped with advanced weapons systems and can deploy various types of torpedoes and missiles, making them versatile and adaptable to different mission profiles.

Safety is a priority in the Tango class submarines, with multiple redundant systems in place to ensure the crew's well-being and the submarines' operational readiness. These submarines also feature advanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, enabling them to gather critical intelligence without being detected.

The Tango class submarines provide a significant edge in naval warfare, ensuring the protection of maritime assets and territories. With their advanced technology, stealth capabilities, and versatile mission profiles, the Tango class submarines represent a significant advancement in submarine warfare.

Technical specifications

Tango
Displacement2770 tons
Displacement submerged3900 tons
Range 20000 km at 11 knots
Crew74 members
Width9.1 m (29.9 ft)
Length91.0 m (298.6 ft)
Max. depth300 m (984.3 ft)
Propulsion

2 42AA-42M diesel engines with a power of 6,000 hp - 1 propeller

Armament

6 533mm TLTs (24 torpedoes or 24 mines)

Maximum speed13 knots
Max. speed submerged15 knots

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Tango-class

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Tango-class silhouette