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Sang-O vs Sierra

Overview

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

The Sierra displaces 7,200 tons — 26:1 the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 10 knots for the Sierra. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the Sang-O vs 99,999 for the Sierra. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 61 for the Sierra. Submerged displacement is 370 tons for the Sang-O vs 8,300 tons for the Sierra. The Sierra can dive to 600 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 4 for the Sierra. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 7 years after the Sierra (1984).

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
Soviet nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1984, has a displacement of 7,200 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo
Year introduced 1984
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
Displacement 7,200 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 107.2 m
Beam 12.3 m
Crew 61
Max depth 600 m
Propulsion 1 × PWR, 190 MW (HEU <= 45%), 2 × 1,002 hp (747 kW) emergency motors, 1 shaft, 2 spinners
Armament
  • 4 × 650 mm (26 in) torpedo tubes (only Sierra I)
  • 4 × 530 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (6 x Sierra II)
  • SS-N-21 Sampson SLCM
  • SS-N-15 Starfish anti-submarine weapon
  • SS-N-16 Stallion
  • 42 mines (instead of torpedoes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Sierra-class?
The Sierra-class has greater displacement at 7,200 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Sierra-class?
The Sierra-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 Sierra-class?
The Sierra-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sang-O-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Sierra-class?
The Sierra-class is longer at 107.2 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Sierra-class have?
The Sierra-class has a larger crew complement of 61 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Sierra-class?
The Sierra-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 600 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Sierra-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Sierra-class.