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Foxtrot vs Sang-O

Foxtrot vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,983 vs 275 tons, length 89 vs 34 m, speed 16 vs 7.5 knots, crew 78 vs 15.

Specifications
Foxtrot Sang-O
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Sudomekh Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1958 1991
Number built 75 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,983 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 20,000 nm at 8 knots 1,500 nm
Length 89.9 m 34.0 m
Beam 7.4 m 3.8 m
Crew 78 15
Max depth 296 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Foxtrot Sang-O
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Former operators · 75 built
Largest operators · in service
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 296 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Sang-O-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 41 vessels of the Sang-O-class.