Arihant vs Dosan Ahn Changho
| Indian nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 2016, displaces 6,000 tons and has a crew of 95. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Ship Building Centre (SBC) |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $470 million |
| South Korean submarine, introduced in 2021, utilizes air-independent propulsion from fuel cells. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine with ballistic missile launching capabilities |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Ocean |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 6,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 111.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 95 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 450 m |
| Propulsion | 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft |
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| Displacement | 3,358 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 83.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 3 × MTU 16V396SE84L marine diesel engines; Air-independent propulsion (AIP) 4 × Bumhan Industries PH1 PEM fuel cells, each with 100 kW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Arihant-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 3,358 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Arihant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Arihant-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Arihant-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 83.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Dosan Ahn Changho-class have?
The Arihant-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Arihant-class at $470 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Dosan Ahn Changho-class?
The Arihant-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.