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Sinpo vs Type 039A

Sinpo vs Type 039A at a glance — length 67 vs 77 m, speed 16 vs 12 knots.

Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Sinpo Type 039A
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Sinpo South Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2014 2006
Number built 1 unit 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement NA 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 12,000 nm
Length 67.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 7.0 m 8.4 m
Crew -- 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sinpo Type 039A
Armament
  • 1-2 launch tubes for Pukguksong-1 (KN-11) submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 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 Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sinpo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Sinpo-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sinpo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sinpo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sinpo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Sinpo-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sinpo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Sinpo-class's 67.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sinpo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sinpo-class.