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Kobben vs Sang-O

Norwegian coastal submarine, introduced in 1964, displaced 435 tons, and had a crew of 24.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine
Type Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Nordseewerke GmbH
Year introduced 1964
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
North Korean coastal submarine introduced in 1991, with around 40 boats still in service.
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine
Type Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 1991
Number built 41 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 435 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 4,200 nm at 8 knots
Length 47.2 m
Beam 4.7 m
Crew 24
Max depth 180 m
Propulsion 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor
Armament
  • 8 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • T1 / T1 mod 1 torpedoes
  • Mk-37 Mod 1/2 torpedoes
  • TP-612 torpedoes
  • TP-613 torpedoes
Displacement 275 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots
Range 1,500 nm
Length 34.0 m
Beam 3.8 m
Crew 15
Max depth 150 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Kobben-class has greater displacement at 435 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Kobben-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Kobben-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Kobben-class is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kobben-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Kobben-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Kobben-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 180 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kobben-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Kobben-class.