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Chang Bogo vs Sang-O

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Specifications
Chang Bogo Sang-O
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1993 1991
Number built 12 units 41 units
Estimated unit price $373 million NA
Displacement 1,200 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots 1,500 nm
Length 56.0 m 34.0 m
Beam 6.3 m 3.8 m
Crew 33 15
Max depth 500 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Chang Bogo Sang-O
Armament
  • 8 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 SUT torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 28 mines
  • White Shark heavy torpedo
  • Hae Sung anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 4 MTU Type 8V396 SE diesel engines, 1 Siemens electric motor, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp (3,700 kW) Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft

Overview

The Chang Bogo and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.

The Chang Bogo displaces 1,200 tons — 4.4x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Chang Bogo reaches 11 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Chang Bogo vs 1,500 for the Sang-O. The Chang Bogo carries a crew of 33 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 1,400 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Chang Bogo can dive to 500 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Chang Bogo was produced in 12 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Chang Bogo was commissioned in 1993, 2 years after the Sang-O (1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has greater displacement at 1,200 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Chang Bogo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Chang Bogo-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chang Bogo-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Chang Bogo-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Chang Bogo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Chang Bogo-class.