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Dolphin vs Sang-O

Dolphin vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,640 vs 275 tons, length 57 vs 34 m, speed 11 vs 7 knots, crew 45 vs 15.

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🇮🇱 Dolphin
Specifications
Dolphin Sang-O
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1999 1991
Number built 6 units 41 units
Estimated unit price $1,000 million NA
Displacement 1,640 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 8 knots 1,500 nm
Length 57.3 m 34.0 m
Beam 6.8 m 3.8 m
Crew 45 15
Max depth 350 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Dolphin Sang-O
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • 4 × 650 mm (26 in) diameter torpedo tubes
  • 16 torpedoes and Popeye Turbo submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs)
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Dolphin-class has greater displacement at 1,640 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Dolphin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Dolphin-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Dolphin-class is longer at 57.3 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Dolphin-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Dolphin-class.