Dolphin vs Sang-O
Overview
The Dolphin and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.
The Dolphin displaces 1,640 tons — 6.0x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 1,500 for the Sang-O. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.
The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 8 years after the Sang-O (1991).
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 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 | 1,640 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System |
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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 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 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.