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Sinpo vs Type 093

Sinpo vs Type 093 at a glance — length 67 vs 108 m, speed 16 vs 15 knots.

Type 093 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 093
Specifications
Sinpo Type 093
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Sinpo South Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2014 2006
Number built 1 unit 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement NA 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm Unlimited
Length 67.0 m 108.5 m
Beam 7.0 m 11.0 m
Crew -- 100
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sinpo Type 093
Armament
  • 1-2 launch tubes for Pukguksong-1 (KN-11) submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 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 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 Sinpo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Sinpo-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sinpo-class or Type 093-class?
The Sinpo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 093-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sinpo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-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 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Sinpo-class's 67.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sinpo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sinpo-class.