Dosan Ahn Changho vs Foxtrot
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Foxtrot are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 16 knots for the Foxtrot. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 20,000 for the Foxtrot. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 78 for the Foxtrot. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 75 for the Foxtrot. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 63 years after the Foxtrot (1958).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 1,983 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 89.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 296 m |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 83.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Foxtrot-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.