Sang-O vs Type 039
Overview
The Sang-O and the Type 039 are both Submarine classes.
The Type 039 displaces 1,700 tons — 6.2x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 039. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 60 for the Type 039. Submerged displacement is 370 tons for the Sang-O vs 2,250 tons for the Type 039. The Type 039 can dive to 300 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.
The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 13 for the Type 039. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 7 years before the Type 039 (1998).
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 74.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-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 039-class?
The Sang-O-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is longer at 74.9 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Type 039-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-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 039-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.