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) |
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| 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 |
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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.