Sariwon Class North Korean Corvette
Sariwon Class
Corvette
Other
Basic Information
Name
Sariwon Class North Korean Corvette
Designation
Sariwon Class
Alternate Designation
Sariwon Class
Equipment Type
Corvette
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1965
Description
The Sariwon class corvette is a Soviet-designed corvette used by North Korea. The class is based on the Soviet Fugas-class Tral type fleet minesweepers, but were built in North Korea in the 1960s. It is believed five ships of this type are currently active in the Korean People's Navy. Stationed on the east coast, these ships were likely built at either Mayang-do Naval Shipyards or Bong Dao Bo Shipyards in nearby Sinpo on the mainland.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
70
Beam
7.30 m
Draft
2.40 m
System
Alternative Designation
Sariwon Class
Type
Corvette
Builder
Stationed on the east coast, these ships were likely built at either Mayang-do Naval Shipyards or Bong Dao Bo Shipyards in nearby Sinpo on the mainland.
Crew
70
Dimensions
Length
62.10 m
Beam
7.30 m
Draft
2.40 m
Displacement, Standard
450 tons standard
Displacement, Full Load
490 tons full load
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
2 x Diesel Engines
Engine Power
3,000 total bhp
Maximum Range
2,700 nm at 18 kts.
Maximum Speed
21 knots
Gun Weapon Systems
Gun Weapon System #1
Name
Type 66
Type
Naval 57mm Gun
Caliber
57mm
Quantity
2 x Type 66 Naval 57mm Gun
Length
3,990 mm
Weight
14,000 kg
Barrels
Single barrel (progressive RH parabolic twist, 24 grooves)
Action
Electronic firing
Elevation
−10°/+78°
Traverse
Full 360°
Rate of Fire
200 rounds/min
Maximum Firing Range
17,000 m
Effective Firing Range
8,500 m
Feed System
40 ready rounds, 128 rounds in ready racks in mount
Sights
Gyro-stabilized in local control.
Gun Weapon Systems #1 Ammunition
Type
Projectile
Caliber
57 mm
Cartridge
57 × 438 mm
Basic Load
128
Gun Weapon Systems #2
Name
INA
Type
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber
14.5mm
Quantity
4 x Quad 14.5mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Gun Weapon Systems #2 Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
14.5mm
Cartridge
INA
Basic Load
INA
Fire Control Systems
FCS Name
INA
Computerized FCS
INA
Battle Management System
No
Radar Systems
Radar #1
Name
1 x Type 351 (Pot Head) Radar
Type
Surface Search Radar
Range
INA
Mines
Note
30 mines
Protection
Active Protection System
No
Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
INA
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
62.1 m
Width
7.3 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
North Korea
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