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Sinpo vs Type 092

Sinpo vs Type 092 at a glance — length 67 vs 120 m, speed 16 vs 14 knots.

Specifications
Sinpo Type 092
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Sinpo South Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2014 1983
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement NA 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm Unlimited
Length 67.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 7.0 m 10.0 m
Crew -- 100
Max depth NA 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Sinpo Type 092
Armament
  • 1-2 launch tubes for Pukguksong-1 (KN-11) submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 × JL-1A SLBMs
Propulsion Diesel-electric 1 × pressurized-water nuclear reactor, 58MW; 2 × steam turbines; 1 shaft.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sinpo-class or Type 092-class?
The Sinpo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 092-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sinpo-class or Type 092-class?
The Type 092-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sinpo-class has a range of 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sinpo-class or Type 092-class?
The Type 092-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Sinpo-class's 67.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sinpo-class or Type 092-class?
Both the Sinpo-class and Type 092-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.