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Collins vs Sang-O

Overview

The Collins and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.

The Collins displaces 3,100 tons — 11:1 the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Collins reaches 10 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. Operational range is 11,500 nautical miles for the Collins vs 1,500 for the Sang-O. The Collins carries a crew of 58 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 3,407 tons for the Collins vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Collins can dive to 180 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Collins was produced in 6 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Collins was commissioned in 1996, 5 years after the Sang-O (1991).

Australian diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1996, displaces 3,100 tons.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Australian Submarine Corporation
Year introduced 1996
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $555 million
North Korean coastal submarine introduced in 1991, with around 40 boats still in service.
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine
Type Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1991
Number built 41 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 11,500 nm at 10 knots
Length 77.4 m
Beam 7.8 m
Crew 58
Max depth 180 m
Propulsion 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 kW)
Armament
  • 6 x 21-inch (530 mm) bow torpedo tubes
  • Mark 48 Mod 7 CBASS torpedoes
  • UGM-84C Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • RWM Italia smart sea mines
Displacement 275 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots
Range 1,500 nm
Length 34.0 m
Beam 3.8 m
Crew 15
Max depth 150 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Collins-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Collins-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Collins-class has a longer range at 11,500 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Collins-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Collins-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Collins-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Collins-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 180 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Collins-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Collins-class.