Ohio vs Sang-O
Ohio vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 16,764 vs 275 tons, length 170 vs 34 m, speed 12 vs 7 knots, crew 155 vs 15.
Specifications
|
Ohio |
Sang-O |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category |
Submarine |
Submarine |
| Type |
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
Coastal submarine |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics Electric Boat |
Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo |
| Year introduced |
1981 |
1991 |
| Number built |
18 units |
41 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$2,000 million |
NA |
| Displacement |
16,764 tons |
275 tons |
| Maximum speed |
12.0 knots |
7.5 knots |
| Range |
Unlimited |
1,500 nm |
| Length |
170.0 m |
34.0 m |
| Beam |
13.0 m |
3.8 m |
| Crew |
155 |
15 |
| Max depth |
240 m |
150 m |
Armament & Systems
|
Ohio |
Sang-O |
| Armament |
- 4 × 21 inch (533 mm) Mark 48 torpedo tubes
- 20 × Trident II D5 SLBM
- 154 × Tomahawk cruise missiles
- Harpoon missiles
|
- 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
- Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
|
| Propulsion |
1× S8G PWR nuclear reactor, 2× geared turbines; 35,000 shp (26 MW), 1x Fairbanks Morse auxiliary diesel, 1× 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor, 1 shaft with seven-bladed screw |
Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft |
Detailed Comparison
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Which has greater displacement, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ohio-class has greater displacement at 16,764 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ohio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ohio-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sang-O-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ohio-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ohio-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Ohio-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ohio-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 240 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ohio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Ohio-class.
