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Sang-O vs Type 039A

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Specifications
Sang-O Type 039A
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1991 2006
Number built 41 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons NA
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 12.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 12,000 nm
Length 34.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 3.8 m 8.4 m
Crew 15 36
Max depth 150 m 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sang-O Type 039A
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

The Sang-O and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the Sang-O vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 370 tons for the Sang-O vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Type 039A can dive to 250 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 15 years before the Type 039A (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sang-O-class has greater displacement at 275 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 250 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.