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Losharik vs Sang-O

Losharik vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 1,600 vs 275 tons, crew 25 vs 15.

Specifications
Losharik Sang-O
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 2003 1991
Number built 1 unit 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,600 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed NA 7.5 knots
Range NA 1,500 nm
Length NA 34.0 m
Beam NA 3.8 m
Crew 25 15
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Losharik Sang-O
Armament

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  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW) Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Losharik-class or Sang-O-class?
The Losharik-class has greater displacement at 1,600 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Losharik-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class is faster with a maximum speed of 7 knots compared to the Losharik-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Losharik-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Losharik-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Losharik-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Losharik-class's 0.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Losharik-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Losharik-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Losharik-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Losharik-class.