Oyashio vs Sang-O
Overview
The Oyashio and the Sang-O are both Submarine classes.
The Oyashio displaces 2,750 tons — 10:1 the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 7.5 knots for the Sang-O. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 15 for the Sang-O. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 370 tons for the Sang-O.
The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 41 for the Sang-O. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 7 years after the Sang-O (1991).
| Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 11 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 | 2,750 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 81.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric: 2 Kawasaki 12V25S diesel engines, 2 Kawasaki alternators, 2 Toshiba motors; 3,400 hp (2,500 kW) surfaced, 7,750 hp (5,780 kW) submerged |
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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 Oyashio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oyashio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.