Chang Bogo vs Type 209
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 33 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 500 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 1,285 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 500 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 1,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chang Bogo-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-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 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 500 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Chang Bogo-class is more expensive at approximately $373 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Chang Bogo-class.