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Agosta vs Sang-O

Agosta vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 275 tons, length 67 vs 34 m, speed 12 vs 7 knots, crew 41 vs 15.

Specifications
Agosta Sang-O
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1977 1991
Number built 13 units 41 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 8,500 nm 1,500 nm
Length 67.0 m 34.0 m
Beam 6.0 m 3.8 m
Crew 41 15
Max depth 300 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Sang-O
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion diesel-electric Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Agosta-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Agosta-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Agosta-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Agosta-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 Agosta-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.