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Sinpo vs Type 039

Sinpo vs Type 039 at a glance — length 67 vs 74 m, speed 16 vs 15 knots.

Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039
Specifications
Sinpo Type 039
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Sinpo South Shipyard Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2014 1999
Number built 1 unit 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement NA 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm NA
Length 67.0 m 74.9 m
Beam 7.0 m 8.4 m
Crew -- 60
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sinpo Type 039
Armament
  • 1-2 launch tubes for Pukguksong-1 (KN-11) submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion Diesel-electric diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sinpo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Sinpo-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sinpo-class or Type 039-class?
The Sinpo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 039-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sinpo-class or Type 039-class?
The Sinpo-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sinpo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is longer at 74.9 meters compared to the Sinpo-class's 67.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sinpo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sinpo-class.