Rubis vs Sang-O
Rubis vs Sang-O at a glance — displacement 2,400 vs 275 tons, length 73 vs 34 m, speed 15 vs 7 knots, crew 66 vs 15.
Specifications
|
Rubis |
Sang-O |
| Origin |
🇫🇷 France |
🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category |
Submarine |
Submarine |
| Type |
Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
Coastal submarine |
| Manufacturer |
Arsenal de Cherbourg (DCAN) |
Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1991 |
| Number built |
6 units |
41 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
NA |
| Displacement |
2,400 tons |
275 tons |
| Maximum speed |
15.0 knots |
7.5 knots |
| Range |
Unlimited |
1,500 nm |
| Length |
73.6 m |
34.0 m |
| Beam |
7.6 m |
3.8 m |
| Crew |
66 |
15 |
| Max depth |
300 m |
150 m |
Armament & Systems
|
Rubis |
Sang-O |
| Armament |
- 4 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
- F17 mod2 torpedoes
- F21 Artemis torpedoes
- Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles
- FG 29 mines
|
- 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
- Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
|
| Propulsion |
Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft |
Detailed Comparison
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Which has greater displacement, the Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Rubis-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Rubis-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Rubis-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sang-O-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Rubis-class is longer at 73.6 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rubis-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Rubis-class has a larger crew complement of 66 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Rubis-class.
