Chang Bogo vs Kilo
The Chang Bogo and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,200 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Chang Bogo reaches 11 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Chang Bogo vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Chang Bogo carries a crew of 33 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 1,400 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Chang Bogo can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Chang Bogo was produced in 12 units vs 75 for the Kilo. Cost per hull is $373M for the Chang Bogo vs $200M for the Kilo. The Chang Bogo was commissioned in 1993, 13 years after the Kilo (1980).
| South Korean submarine, introduced in 1993, uses four MTU diesel engines for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $373 million |
| Displacement | 1,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 33 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU Type 8V396 SE diesel engines, 1 Siemens electric motor, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp (3,700 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric propulsion, 2 × 1000 kW diesel generators, 1 × 5,500–6,800 shp propulsion motor, 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 1,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chang Bogo-class and Kilo-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 33 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Chang Bogo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Chang Bogo-class is more expensive at approximately $373 million per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Chang Bogo-class.