Yono-class Midget Submarine
Type: Midget Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2002
Overview
The Yono ('Salmon') class is an even smaller midget submarine than the Sang-O, displacing approximately 130 tonnes. Believed to have been used in the sinking of the South Korean corvette ROKS Cheonan in March 2010, killing 46 sailors — the deadliest North Korean military action in decades. The Yono class can fire a single 533mm torpedo and is extremely difficult to detect due to its tiny size. Multiple vessels are reportedly in service for coastal attack and special operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~6-8 |
|---|---|
| length | ~20 m |
| armament | 1-2x 533mm torpedoes |
| propulsion | Diesel-electric |
| displacement | ~130 tonnes |
Operators
- North Korea
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