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Hai Lung vs Sang-O

Hai Lung vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 2,376 vs 275 tons, length 66 vs 34 m, speed 12 vs 7 knots, crew 67 vs 15.

Specifications
Hai Lung Sang-O
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Wilton-Fijenoord Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1987 1991
Number built 2 units 41 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 2,376 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots 1,500 nm
Length 66.9 m 34.0 m
Beam 8.4 m 3.8 m
Crew 67 15
Max depth 300 m 150 m
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Armament & Systems
Hai Lung Sang-O
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 28 torpedoes/missiles
  • AEG SUT 264 torpedo
  • Mark 48 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Lung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Lung-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Lung-class is longer at 66.9 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Lung-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 Hai Lung-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.