Kusong class torpedo boat
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kusong class |
| Operators |  Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Torpedo Boat |
| Displacement | 42 tonnes (41 long tons; 46 short tons) at full load |
| Length | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
| Beam | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Height | 1.7 m (6 ft) |
| Draft | 1 m |
| Installed power | 2 x diesels 2,400 BHP |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts |
| Speed | 40 mph |
| Armament |
|
The Kusong class torpedo boats are a North Korean class of torpedo boat.[1] The Korean People's Navy is estimated to operate 60 of them.[2]
Specifications
[edit]The Kusong-class is armed with two 450 millimetres (18 in) torpedoes.[3] They displace 42 tonnes (41 long tons; 46 short tons) at full load.[4]
Service history
[edit]During a Naval drill off Nampo, by the Korean People's Navy, on October 5, 2016, four Kusong-class torpedo boats were part of the 80 some training fleet.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "North Korea and Asymmetric Warfare". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "AMR Oct 2014". issuu. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Correction: North Korea Conducts Naval Exercise Or Demonstration At Nampo | NK News – North Korea News". NK News – North Korea News. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Saunders, Stephen (2010). Jane's Fighting Ships 2010–2011. Coulsdon: IHS Jane's. p. 457. ISBN 9780710629203.