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Columbia vs Hangor

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Specifications
Columbia Hangor
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced 2030 2025
Number built 12 units 8 units
Estimated unit price $9,150 million $500 million
Displacement NA 2,800 tons
Maximum speed NA 12.0 knots
Range NA 2,000 nm
Length 171.0 m 76.0 m
Beam 13.1 m 8.4 m
Crew 155 36
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Columbia Hangor
Armament
  • 16 × Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 533 mm torpedo tubes with Mk 48 torpedoes
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs)
Propulsion S1B nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet propulsor 4 x CSOC CHD620 diesel engines, Stirling-powered air-independent propulsion

Overview

The Columbia and the Hangor are both Submarine classes.

The Columbia carries a crew of 155 vs 36 for the Hangor.

The Columbia was produced in 12 units vs 8 for the Hangor. Cost per hull is $9,150M for the Columbia vs $500M for the Hangor. The Columbia was commissioned in 2030, 5 years after the Hangor (2025).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has greater displacement at 2,800 tons compared to the Columbia-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Columbia-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Columbia-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Columbia-class is longer at 171.0 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Columbia-class and Hangor-class have?
The Columbia-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Columbia-class is more expensive at approximately $9.2 billion per unit compared to the Hangor-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Columbia-class or Hangor-class?
The Columbia-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hangor-class.