Oscar II vs Sang-O
Oscar II vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 12,500 vs 275 tons, length 155 vs 34 m, speed 15 vs 7 knots, crew 94 vs 15.
Specifications
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Oscar II |
Sang-O |
| Origin |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category |
Submarine |
Submarine |
| Type |
Nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine |
Coastal submarine |
| Manufacturer |
Sevmash |
Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo |
| Year introduced |
1980 |
1991 |
| Number built |
14 units |
41 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Displacement |
12,500 tons |
275 tons |
| Maximum speed |
15.0 knots |
7.5 knots |
| Range |
Unlimited |
1,500 nm |
| Length |
155.0 m |
34.0 m |
| Beam |
18.2 m |
3.8 m |
| Crew |
94 |
15 |
| Max depth |
520 m |
150 m |
Armament & Systems
|
Oscar II |
Sang-O |
| Armament |
- 4 × 533 mm and 2 × 650 mm torpedo tubes in bow
- 28 × 533 mm and 650 mm weapons, including RPK-2 Vyuga, RPK-6 Vodopad/RPK-7 Veter, Type 40 anti-submarine torpedo or 32 ground mines
- 24 × P-700 Granit cruise missiles
- 4 × 100 Mt Poseidon nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed drones
|
- 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
- Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
|
| Propulsion |
2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%; 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts |
Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft |
Detailed Comparison
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Which has greater displacement, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oscar II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oscar II-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sang-O-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Oscar II-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oscar II-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Oscar II-class.
