Dosan Ahn Changho vs S-80 Plus
| 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 | 2,695 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,320 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 81.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 32 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 460 m |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft Etanol-AIP; 3 bio-ethanol engines (3 × 1,200 kW) MTU-16V-396SE-85L; 1 electric motor (3,500 kW), 1 AIP fuel cell unit (300 kW); Vulkan couplings RATO-S G-561W |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 2,695 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-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 S-80 Plus-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 4,320 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 81.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and S-80 Plus-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 32 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion 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 S-80 Plus-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the S-80 Plus-class.