Dosan Ahn Changho vs Kilo
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 75 for the Kilo. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $200M for the Kilo. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 41 years after the Kilo (1980).
| 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 | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric propulsion, 2 × 1000 kW diesel generators, 1 × 5,500–6,800 shp propulsion motor, 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Kilo-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.