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Harushio vs Sang-O

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Specifications
Harushio Sang-O
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1990 1991
Number built 7 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,450 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range NA 1,500 nm
Length 77.4 m 34.0 m
Beam 10.5 m 3.8 m
Crew 75 15
Max depth 550 m 150 m
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Armament & Systems
Harushio Sang-O
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 1-shaft diesel-electric; 2 Mitsubishi-MAN V8/v24-30 MATL diesel engines (1,750 bhp each), 2 alternators (1,850 kW each), 2 tandem Toshiba electric motors (7,220 shp) Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft

Overview

The Harushio and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.

The Harushio displaces 2,450 tons — 8.9x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Harushio reaches 12 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. The Harushio carries a crew of 75 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 3,200 tons for the Harushio vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Harushio can dive to 550 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Harushio was produced in 7 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Harushio was commissioned in 1990, 1 years before the Sang-O (1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Harushio-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Harushio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Harushio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Harushio-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harushio-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Harushio-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Harushio-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 550 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harushio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Harushio-class.