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Sinpo vs Type 214

Sinpo vs Type 214 at a glance — length 67 vs 65 m, speed 16 vs 12 knots.

Specifications
Sinpo Type 214
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Sinpo South Shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW)
Year introduced 2014 2007
Number built 1 unit 16 units
Estimated unit price NA $330 million
Displacement NA 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 12,000 nm
Length 67.0 m 65.0 m
Beam 7.0 m 6.3 m
Crew -- 27
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sinpo Type 214
Armament
  • 1-2 launch tubes for Pukguksong-1 (KN-11) submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (4 capable of firing Sub-Harpoon missiles)
  • Heavyweight torpedoes and naval mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric Diesel-electric with fuel cell air-independent propulsion (AIP)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sinpo-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Sinpo-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sinpo-class or Type 214-class?
The Sinpo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 214-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sinpo-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-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 214-class?
The Sinpo-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Type 214-class's 65.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sinpo-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sinpo-class.