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Sang-O vs Sarov

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Specifications
Sang-O Sarov
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Special purpose submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Year introduced 1991 2008
Number built 41 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 10.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm NA
Length 34.0 m 98.0 m
Beam 3.8 m NA
Crew 15 52
Max depth 150 m NA
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Armament & Systems
Sang-O Sarov
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 2 x 650-mm torpedo tubes (?)
  • specialized torpedo tube for Status-6 Weapon
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft Kristall-27 electrochemical generator

Overview

The Sang-O and the Sarov are both Submarine classes.

The Sarov displaces 2,300 tons — 8.4x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 10 knots for the Sarov. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 52 for the Sarov.

The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 1 for the Sarov. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 17 years before the Sarov (2008).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sang-O-class or Sarov-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Sarov-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Sarov-class?
The Sarov-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Sarov-class have?
The Sarov-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Sarov-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sarov-class.