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Losharik vs Sang-O

Overview

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

The Losharik displaces 1,600 tons — 5.8x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Losharik carries a crew of 25 vs 15 for the Sang-O.

The Losharik was produced in 1 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Losharik was commissioned in 2003, 12 years after the Sang-O (1991).

Commissioned by Russia in 2003, the Losharik-class submarine is designed for deep-sea research and special operations, featuring an inner hull made of interconnected titanium spheres.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash
Year introduced 2003
Number built 1 unit
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 1,600 tons
Maximum speed NA
Range NA
Length NA
Beam NA
Crew 25
Max depth NA
Propulsion 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW)
Armament

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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
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 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.