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Oscar II vs Sang-O

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Specifications
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
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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

Overview

The Oscar II and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.

The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 45:1 the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Oscar II reaches 15 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Oscar II vs 1,500 for the Sang-O. The Oscar II carries a crew of 94 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 16,500 tons for the Oscar II vs 370 tons for the Sang-O. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Oscar II was produced in 14 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Oscar II was commissioned in 1980, 11 years before the Sang-O (1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.