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Chang Bogo vs Type 039A

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Specifications
Chang Bogo Type 039A
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1993 2006
Number built 12 units 21 units
Estimated unit price $373 million NA
Displacement 1,200 tons NA
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots 12,000 nm
Length 56.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 6.3 m 8.4 m
Crew 33 36
Max depth 500 m 250 m
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Armament & Systems
Chang Bogo Type 039A
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 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion 4 MTU Type 8V396 SE diesel engines, 1 Siemens electric motor, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp (3,700 kW) Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

The Chang Bogo and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Chang Bogo reaches 11 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Chang Bogo vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Chang Bogo carries a crew of 33 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 1,400 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Chang Bogo can dive to 500 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.

The Chang Bogo was produced in 12 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Chang Bogo was commissioned in 1993, 13 years before the Type 039A (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has greater displacement at 1,200 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chang Bogo-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 33 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Chang Bogo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Chang Bogo-class.