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Sang-O vs Type 035

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Specifications
Sang-O Type 035
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Wuchang Shipyard
Year introduced 1991 1974
Number built 41 units 23 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons 1,650 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm NA
Length 34.0 m 76.0 m
Beam 3.8 m 7.6 m
Crew 15 57
Max depth 150 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sang-O Type 035
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (6 in the bow and 2 in the stern)
  • 14 anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes
  • Up to 28/32 naval mines in the lieu of torpedo tubes
  • Cruise missiles in the lieu of torpedo tubes (Type 035B variant only)
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW)

Overview

The Sang-O and the Type 035 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 035 displaces 1,650 tons — 6.0x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 035. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 57 for the Type 035. Submerged displacement is 370 tons for the Sang-O vs 2,110 tons for the Type 035. The Type 035 can dive to 300 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 23 for the Type 035. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 17 years after the Type 035 (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has greater displacement at 1,650 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 035-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Type 035-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-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 Sang-O-class or Type 035-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Type 035-class.