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Kusong-classtorpedoboat

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · North Korea
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Kusong-classtorpedoboat

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
50
Sensors
20
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
45
Affordability
80
Survivability
30
Versatility
40
Technology
25
Origin North Korea
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
Operators1 countries
Quantity60
Data Quality81%
37
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
217/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Firepower
40
Agility
50
Sensors
20
Range
35
Sea-Keeping
45
Affordability
80
Survivability
30
Versatility
40
Technology
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Kusong-class torpedo boat
Quantity
60
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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37
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement42 t
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)18.3 m
  • Beam3.4 m
  • Draft1 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type2 shafts
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power1,790 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed35 kn
◇Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre14.5 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
◆Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes2
▤Fleet Status1MOD.1
  • Active60
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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