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Dosan Ahn Changho vs Son Won-il

Dosan Ahn Changho vs Son Won-il at a glance — displacement 3,358 vs 1,690 tons, length 83 vs 65 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 50 vs 27.

Specifications
Dosan Ahn Changho Son Won-il
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine with ballistic missile launching capabilities Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Hanwha Ocean Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 2021 2007
Number built 3 units 16 units
Estimated unit price $900 million $330 million
Displacement 3,358 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 12,000 nm
Length 83.5 m 65.0 m
Beam 9.6 m 6.3 m
Crew 50 27
Max depth NA 400 m
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Armament & Systems
Dosan Ahn Changho Son Won-il
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • LIG Nex1 K761 Tiger Shark heavyweight torpedoes
  • 6 × K-VLS cells
  • 6 × Hyunmoo 4-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 4 Sub-Harpoon missile-capable
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V396SE84L marine diesel engines; Air-independent propulsion (AIP) 4 × Bumhan Industries PH1 PEM fuel cells, each with 100 kW Diesel–electric, fuel cell AIP, low-noise skew back propeller; 2 × MTU 16V-396 (3.96 MW) diesel engines; 1 × Siemens Permasyn (2.85 MW) electric motor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Son Won-il-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-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 Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Son Won-il-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Son Won-il-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Son Won-il-class at $330 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.