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Kusong class torpedo boat

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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

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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "North Korea and Asymmetric Warfare". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. ^ "AMR Oct 2014". issuu. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Saunders, Stephen (2010). Jane's Fighting Ships 2010–2011. Coulsdon: IHS Jane's. p. 457. ISBN 9780710629203.