Kusong class torpedo boat

North Korean class of torpedo boat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

NameKusong class
Displacement42 tonnes (41 long tons; 46 short tons) at full load
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Class overview
NameKusong class
Operators Democratic People's Republic of Korea
General characteristics
TypeTorpedo Boat
Displacement42 tonnes (41 long tons; 46 short tons) at full load
Length18.3 m (60 ft)
Beam3.4 m (11 ft)
Height1.7 m (6 ft)
Draft1 m
Installed power2 x diesels 2,400 BHP
Propulsion2 shafts
Speed40 mph
Armament
  • 2 × dual 14.5 mm MG
  • 2 × 450 mm (17.7 inch) torpedo tubes
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Specifications

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

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]

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