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Sang-O vs Ula

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Specifications
Sang-O Ula
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Submarine
Manufacturer Bong Dao Bo Shipyard, Sinpo Thyssen Nordseewerke
Year introduced 1991 1989
Number built 41 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 275 tons 1,040 tons
Maximum speed 7.5 knots 11.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 5,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 34.0 m 59.0 m
Beam 3.8 m 5.4 m
Crew 15 21
Max depth 150 m 200 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sang-O Ula
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with 53-65KE torpedoes
  • Minelaying capability (up to 16 mines)
  • 8 bow 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 Atlas Elektronik DM2A3 torpedoes
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 diesel engine, 1 electric motor, 1 shaft Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 16V 396 diesel engines (970kW each), 1 propeller, 1 Siemens Permasyn "silent" electric motor 2,200 kW (3,000 hp)

Overview

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

The Ula displaces 1,040 tons — 3.8x the Sang-O's 275 tons. The Sang-O reaches 7.5 knots vs 11 knots for the Ula. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the Sang-O vs 5,000 for the Ula. The Sang-O carries a crew of 15 vs 21 for the Ula. Submerged displacement is 370 tons for the Sang-O vs 1,150 tons for the Ula. The Ula can dive to 200 m compared to 150 m for the Sang-O.

The Sang-O was produced in 41 units vs 6 for the Ula. The Sang-O was commissioned in 1991, 2 years after the Ula (1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class has greater displacement at 1,040 tons compared to the Sang-O-class's 275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Sang-O-class's 7 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Sang-O-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 34.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sang-O-class and Ula-class have?
The Ula-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Sang-O-class's 15 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 200 meters compared to the Sang-O-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sang-O-class or Ula-class?
The Sang-O-class has been built in greater numbers with 41 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ula-class.