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Chang Bogo vs Ula

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Specifications
Chang Bogo Ula
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Thyssen Nordseewerke
Year introduced 1993 1989
Number built 12 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $373 million NA
Displacement 1,200 tons 1,040 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 11.0 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots 5,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 56.0 m 59.0 m
Beam 6.3 m 5.4 m
Crew 33 21
Max depth 500 m 200 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Chang Bogo Ula
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
  • 8 bow 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 Atlas Elektronik DM2A3 torpedoes
Propulsion 4 MTU Type 8V396 SE diesel engines, 1 Siemens electric motor, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp (3,700 kW) Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 16V 396 diesel engines (970kW each), 1 propeller, 1 Siemens Permasyn "silent" electric motor 2,200 kW (3,000 hp)

Overview

The Chang Bogo and the Ula are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,200 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 1,040 tons for the Ula. The Chang Bogo reaches 11 knots vs 11 knots for the Ula. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Chang Bogo vs 5,000 for the Ula. The Chang Bogo carries a crew of 33 vs 21 for the Ula. Submerged displacement is 1,400 tons for the Chang Bogo vs 1,150 tons for the Ula. The Chang Bogo can dive to 500 m compared to 200 m for the Ula.

The Chang Bogo was produced in 12 units vs 6 for the Ula. The Chang Bogo was commissioned in 1993, 4 years after the Ula (1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chang Bogo-class or Ula-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has greater displacement at 1,200 tons compared to the Ula-class's 1,040 tons.
Which is faster, the Chang Bogo-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-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 Ula-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Ula-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chang Bogo-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Chang Bogo-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chang Bogo-class and Ula-class have?
The Chang Bogo-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Ula-class's 21 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Chang Bogo-class or Ula-class?
The Chang Bogo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Ula-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chang Bogo-class or Ula-class?
The Chang Bogo-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ula-class.