GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Hai Shih vs Sang-O

Hai Shih vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,570 vs 275 tons, length 95 vs 34 m, speed 20 vs 7 knots, crew 81 vs 15.

Specifications
Hai Shih Sang-O
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric training submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1973 1991
Number built 2 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,570 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 11,000 nm 1,500 nm
Length 95.0 m 34.0 m
Beam 8.3 m 3.8 m
Crew 81 15
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Hai Shih Sang-O
Armament
  • 1 or 2 x 5-inch (127 mm)/25 caliber deck guns
  • 1 x 40mm Bofors gun
  • 1 x twin 20mm Oerlikon mount
  • 28 x torpedoes (or up to 56 mines)
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 4 × diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries, 2 × low-speed... Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Shih-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Shih-class has greater displacement at 1,570 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Shih-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Shih-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Shih-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Shih-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Shih-class or Sang-O-class?
The Hai Shih-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Shih-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Hai Shih-class has a larger crew complement of 81 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Shih-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 Shih-class.