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Blekinge vs Sang-O

Blekinge vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,925 vs 275 tons, length 66 vs 34 m, crew 26 vs 15.

Specifications
Blekinge Sang-O
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Saab Kockums Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced -- 1991
Number built NA 41 units
Estimated unit price $1,310 million NA
Displacement 1,925 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed NA 7.5 knots
Range NA 1,500 nm
Length 66.1 m 34.0 m
Beam 6.8 m 3.8 m
Crew 26 15
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Blekinge Sang-O
Armament
  • 4 x 533 mm torpedo tubes (Torped 62 steg 2 or Torped 63)
  • 2 x 400 mm torpedo tubes (Torped 47 / Saab SLWT)
  • Naval mines
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 1 shaft with 1 propeller, driven by: 4 × Kockums MkV V4-275R Stirling engines (AIP) and 2 ×... Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Blekinge-class or Sang-O-class?
The Blekinge-class has greater displacement at 1,925 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is longer, the Blekinge-class or Sang-O-class?
The Blekinge-class is longer at 66.1 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Blekinge-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Blekinge-class has a larger crew complement of 26 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.