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Najin vs Sariwon

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Specifications
Najin Sariwon
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Frigate Corvette
Type Frigate Corvette
Manufacturer Najin Shipyard Mayang-do or Bong Dao Bo shipyards
Year introduced 1973 1965
Number built 4 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,600 tons 650 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 14 knots 2,700 nm at 16 knots
Length 100.0 m 61.5 m
Beam 10.0 m 7.5 m
Crew 180 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Najin Sariwon
Armament
  • 2 × SS-N-2 Styx (later Kh-35) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × 100 mm guns
  • 4 × 57 mm guns (2 twin)
  • 30 mm and 25 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • Depth charges and up to 30 mines
  • 4 × 57 mm guns (2 twin)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2 twin)
  • 16 × 14.5 mm machine guns (4 quad)
  • 2 × depth charge rails
  • Up to 30 mines
Propulsion 2 diesel engines, 15,000 bhp, 2 shafts 2 diesel engines

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Najin-class or Sariwon-class?
The Najin-class has greater displacement at 1,600 tons compared to the Sariwon-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Najin-class or Sariwon-class?
The Najin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Sariwon-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Najin-class or Sariwon-class?
The Najin-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Sariwon-class's 2,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Najin-class or Sariwon-class?
The Najin-class is longer at 100.0 meters compared to the Sariwon-class's 61.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Najin-class or Sariwon-class?
The Sariwon-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Najin-class.