Sin Hung-class patrol boat

The Sin Hung-class patrol boat is a class of patrol boats in service with the Korean People's Navy. The class is based on the same hull as the Sin Hung-class hydrofoil torpedo boat, and Sin Hung-class torpedo boat.[1]

Class overview
Operators Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Built1984–unknown
Activec. 8
General characteristics
TypePatrol boat

Construction

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Construction of the Sin Hung class was first noticed in early 1984, when six Sin Hung hulls were seen being built without torpedo tubes or sponsons. A total of eight were seen to be built, all at the Nampo Shipyard. Two of these were sold to Nicaragua in late May of the same year.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Construction and Modification of North Korean Naval Combatants January 1983 through July 1986" (PDF). CIA.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 18, 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.