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Götland vs Sang-O

Götland vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,494 vs 275 tons, length 60 vs 34 m, speed 11 vs 7 knots, crew 32 vs 15.

Götland submarine side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Götland
Specifications
Götland Sang-O
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Kockums Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1996 1991
Number built 3 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,494 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 1,700 nm at 5 knots 1,500 nm
Length 60.4 m 34.0 m
Beam 6.2 m 3.8 m
Crew 32 15
Max depth 300 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Götland Sang-O
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (15.7 in) torpedo tubes
  • 48 × Externally mounted naval mines
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 2 × Diesel-electric MTU engines; 2 × Kockums v4-275R Stirling AIP units Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Götland-class has greater displacement at 1,494 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Götland-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Götland-class has a longer range at 1,700 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Götland-class is longer at 60.4 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Götland-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Götland-class has a larger crew complement of 32 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Götland-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Götland-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Götland-class.