Dosan Ahn Changho vs Los Angeles
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Los Angeles are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 6,082 tons for the Los Angeles. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Los Angeles. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 99,999 for the Los Angeles. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 129 for the Los Angeles. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 62 for the Los Angeles. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $900M for the Los Angeles. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 45 years after the Los Angeles (1976).
| 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 |
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1976, displaced 6,082 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 62 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 | 6,082 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 110.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 129 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 450 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S6G nuclear reactor (150–165 MW), 2 × steam turbines (30,000–33,500) shp, 1 × shaft, 1 × secondary propulsion motor 325 hp (242 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-class has greater displacement at 6,082 tons compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 3,358 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-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 Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-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 Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 83.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Los Angeles-class have?
The Los Angeles-class has a larger crew complement of 129 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class at $900 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Los Angeles-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.