Dosan Ahn Changho vs Sōryū

Overview

The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 6,100 for the Sōryū. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū.

The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $540M for the Sōryū. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 12 years after the Sōryū (2009).

Dosan Ahn Changho

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
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Sōryū

Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2009, displaces 2,900 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2009
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $540 million
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Dosan Ahn Changho

Displacement 3,358 tons ◉
Maximum speed 12.0 knots ◉
Range 10,000 nm ◉
Length 83.5 m ◉
Beam 9.6 m ◉
Crew 50 ◉
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V396SE84L marine diesel engines; Air-independent propulsion (AIP) 4 × Bumhan Industries PH1 PEM fuel cells, each with 100 kW
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

Sōryū

Displacement 2,900 tons ◉
Maximum speed 13.0 knots ◉
Range 6,100 nm at 6 knots ◉
Length 84.0 m ◉
Beam 9.1 m ◉
Crew 65 ◉
Propulsion 1-shaft 2× Kawasaki 12V 25/25 SB-type diesel engines, 4× Kawasaki Kockums V4-275R Stirling engines (3,900 hp surfaced, 8,000 hp submerged)
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Sōryū-class's 2,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 83.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Sōryū-class at $540 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.

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