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Sang-O vs Type 093

Sang-O vs Type 093 at a glance — displacement 275 vs 6,000 tons, length 34 vs 108 m, speed 7 vs 15 knots, crew 15 vs 100.

Type 093 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 093
Specifications
Sang-O Type 093
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1991 2006
Number built 41 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm Unlimited
Length 34.0 m 108.5 m
Beam 3.8 m 11.0 m
Crew 15 100
Max depth 150 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sang-O Type 093
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • 24-cell vertical launching system (Type 093B)
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-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 093-class?
The Type 093-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 Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Type 093-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Type 093-class.