Sohung Class North Korean Guided Missile Patrol Craft

Sohung

Patrol Boat

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Basic Information

Name

Sohung Class North Korean Guided Missile Patrol Craft

Designation

Sohung

Alternate Designation

Sohung

Equipment Type

Patrol Boat

Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1980

Description

The first unit of the SOHUNG class was completed in 1980, the last in 1981. Considering the small number of this class built, it was probably not successful.

Naval & Littoral Specifications

Crew 20

Beam 6.20 m

Draft 1.50 m

System

Alternative Designation Sohung

Type Guided Missile Patrol Craft

Builder North Korea; Shipyard: INA

Crew 20

Passenger Capacity INA

Dimensions

Length 26.80 m

Beam 6.20 m

Draft 1.50 m

Displacement, Full Load 80 tons full load

Propulsion System

Engine Name 4 x M-50F-4 Engines

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 4,800 total bhp

Maximum Range INA

Maximum Speed 40 knots

Gun Weapon Systems

Gun Weapon System #1

Name AK-230

Type Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)

Caliber 30mm

Quantity 1 x AK-230 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)

Length 2.140 m

Weight 156 kg

Rate of Fire over 1,000 rounds per minute cyclic

Elevation -12 to +87 degrees at 50 degrees

Traverse +180 to -180 degrees at 35 degrees

Gun Weapon Systems #1 Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 30 mm

Cartridge INA

Basic Load INA

Missile Weapon Systems

Missile Weapon System #1

Name P-15 Termit

Type Anti-Ship Missile

Quantity 4 x P-15 Termit Anti-Ship Missiles

Length 5.8 m

Diameter 0.76 m

Wingspan 2.4 m

Weight 2,580 kg

Warhead 454 kg (1,001 lb) hollow charge high explosive

Engine Liquid-propellant rocket, solid-propellant rocket booster

Operational Range 80 kilometres

Flight Altitude 25 to 100 metres

Maximum Speed Mach 0.95

Guidance System autopilot (inertial guidance), active radar homing, supplemented in some with infrared homing

Fire Control Systems

FCS Name 1 X MR-104 Rys' (Drum Tilt**) fire control (for 30-mm)

Computerized FCS Yes

Battle Management System INA

Radar Systems

Name 1 x Square Tie Radar

Type Surface Search/Missile Target Acquisition

Frequency INA

Range INA

Protection

Active Protection System INA

Countermeasures INA

NBC Water Washdown System INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ships/small-combatants/sohung-ptg-class/overview/; https://defencyclopedia.com/2016/11/17/analysis-are-missile-boats-still-relevant-in-modern-warfare/;

Details

Country of Origin North Korea

Category Naval

Naval

Classification

Domain

Naval & Littoral

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

26.8 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

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Operators (1)

North Korea

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