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Chang Bogo vs Hai Kun

Chang Bogo vs Hai Kun at a glance — displacement 1,200 vs 2,500 tons, length 56 vs 70 m.

Specifications
Chang Bogo Hai Kun
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft CSBC Corporation, Kaohsiung
Year introduced 1993 2025
Number built 12 units 8 units
Estimated unit price $373 million NA
Displacement 1,200 tons 2,500 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots NA
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots NA
Length 56.0 m 70.0 m
Beam 6.3 m 8.0 m
Crew 33 --
Max depth 500 m NA
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Armament & Systems
Chang Bogo Hai Kun
Armament
  • 8 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 SUT torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 28 mines
  • White Shark heavy torpedo
  • Hae Sung anti-ship missiles
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes for Mk 48 Mod 6AT torpedoes
  • UGM-84L Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Propulsion 4 MTU Type 8V396 SE diesel engines, 1 Siemens electric motor, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp (3,700 kW) Diesel-electric with lithium-ion batteries
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Hai Kun-class?
The Hai Kun-class has greater displacement at 2,500 tons compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 1,200 tons.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Hai Kun-class?
The Hai Kun-class is longer at 70.0 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 56.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Hai Kun-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hai Kun-class.