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Arihant vs Dosan Ahn Changho

Arihant vs Dosan Ahn Changho at a glance — displacement 6,000 vs 3,358 tons, length 111 vs 83 m, speed 15 vs 12 knots, crew 95 vs 50.

Specifications
Arihant Dosan Ahn Changho
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Attack submarine with ballistic missile launching capabilities
Manufacturer Ship Building Centre (SBC) Hanwha Ocean
Year introduced 2016 2021
Number built 4 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $470 million $900 million
Displacement 6,000 tons 3,358 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range Unlimited 10,000 nm
Length 111.0 m 83.5 m
Beam 11.0 m 9.6 m
Crew 95 50
Max depth 450 m NA
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Armament & Systems
Arihant Dosan Ahn Changho
Armament
  • 12 x K15 SLBM
  • 4 x K-4 SLBM
  • 24 x K15 SLBM
  • 8 x K-4 SLBM
  • 8 x K-5 SLBM
  • 6 x 21" (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • LIG Nex1 K761 Tiger Shark heavyweight torpedoes
  • 6 × K-VLS cells
  • 6 × Hyunmoo 4-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile
Propulsion 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft 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.