Nazario Sauro vs Sang-O
Overview
The Nazario Sauro and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.
The Nazario Sauro displaces 1,456 tons — 5.3x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Nazario Sauro reaches 12 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Nazario Sauro vs 1,500 for the Sang-O. The Nazario Sauro carries a crew of 51 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 1,641 tons for the Nazario Sauro vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Nazario Sauro can dive to 300 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.
The Nazario Sauro was produced in 8 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Nazario Sauro was commissioned in 1979, 12 years before the Sang-O (1991).
| Italian diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1979, has a displacement of 1,456 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Italcantieri |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 8 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 | 1,456 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 63.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 51 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 x shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 MW); 1 electric engine Magneti Marelli (2.686 kW) |
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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 Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class has greater displacement at 1,456 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is longer at 63.9 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nazario Sauro-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Nazario Sauro-class has a larger crew complement of 51 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nazario Sauro-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Nazario Sauro-class.