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Heroine vs Sang-O

Heroine vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,454 vs 275 tons, length 62 vs 34 m, speed 10 vs 7 knots, crew 30 vs 15.

Specifications
Heroine Sang-O
Origin 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 2005 1991
Number built 3 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,454 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots 1,500 nm
Length 62.0 m 34.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 3.8 m
Crew 30 15
Max depth 500 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Heroine Sang-O
Armament
  • 8 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 AEG SUT 264 torpedoes
  • optional UGM-84 Harpoon integration
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 1 shaft Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Heroine-class has greater displacement at 1,454 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Heroine-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Heroine-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 Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Heroine-class is longer at 62.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Heroine-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Heroine-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.