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 |
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| 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 |
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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.