Sinpo-class Ballistic Missile Submarine
Type: Ballistic Missile Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2015
Overview
The Sinpo-class (also called Gorae-class) is North Korea's sole ballistic missile submarine, representing the nation's only sea-based nuclear deterrent. Displacing approximately 1,500–2,000 tonnes, it is a very small submarine compared to superpower SSBNs. The vessel can carry 1-2 Pukguksong-1 submarine-launched ballistic missiles. It has been used for test launches of SLBM variants. Despite its limited capability, it provides North Korea with a theoretical second-strike capability that complicates enemy targeting of land-based missiles.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~50 (estimated) |
|---|---|
| length | ~67 m (estimated) |
| missiles | 1-2x Pukguksong SLBM tubes |
| propulsion | Diesel-electric |
| displacement | ~2,000 tonnes (estimated) |
Operators
- North Korea
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