Dosan Ahn Changho vs Hangor
Overview
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Hangor are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,800 tons for the Hangor. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Hangor. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,000 for the Hangor. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 36 for the Hangor.
The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 8 for the Hangor. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $500M for the Hangor. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 4 years before the Hangor (2025).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 83.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| 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 | 2,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 4 x CSOC CHD620 diesel engines, Stirling-powered air-independent propulsion |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Hangor-class's 2,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Hangor-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Hangor-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Hangor-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.