Nongo-class Hovercraft
Type: Air Cushion Assault Craft
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2000
Overview
The Nongo (or Kongbang) class is North Korea's primary hovercraft assault platform, combining a wave-piercing hull with an air cushion propulsion system. These vessels are designed to rapidly transport special forces across the shallow inter-Korean coastal areas and land directly on beaches. North Korea operates dozens of these craft in its Light Infantry Landing Vessels. Their stealth features (low radar cross-section) and high speed make them difficult to intercept during a surprise assault scenario.
Technical Specifications
| length | ~55 m (estimated) |
|---|---|
| armament | Multiple machine guns, possibly anti-ship missiles |
| capacity | ~50-100 troops or light vehicles |
| max_speed | 45+ knots |
| propulsion | Combined air cushion and waterjet |
| displacement | ~160 tonnes |
Operators
- North Korea
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