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Ghadir vs Sang-O

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Specifications
Ghadir Sang-O
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Midget submarine Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo
Year introduced 2007 1991
Number built 20 units 41 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 117 tons 275 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 7.5 knots
Range NA 1,500 nm
Length 29.0 m 34.0 m
Beam 9.0 m 3.8 m
Crew 7 15
Max depth NA 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Ghadir Sang-O
Armament
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has greater displacement at 275 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Sang-O-class?
The Ghadir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Ghadir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Sang-O-class have?
The Sang-O-class has a larger crew complement of 15 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Sang-O-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Ghadir-class.