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Dosan Ahn Changho vs Sōryū

Dosan Ahn Changho vs Sōryū at a glance — displacement 3,358 vs 2,900 tons, length 83 vs 84 m, speed 12 vs 13 knots, crew 50 vs 65.

Sōryū submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Sōryū
Specifications
Dosan Ahn Changho Sōryū
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine with ballistic missile launching capabilities Attack submarine
Manufacturer Hanwha Ocean Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2021 2009
Number built 3 units 12 units
Estimated unit price $900 million $540 million
Displacement 3,358 tons 2,900 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 6,100 nm at 6 knots
Length 83.5 m 84.0 m
Beam 9.6 m 9.1 m
Crew 50 65
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Dosan Ahn Changho Sōryū
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
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V396SE84L marine diesel engines; Air-independent propulsion (AIP) 4 × Bumhan Industries PH1 PEM fuel cells, each with 100 kW 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)
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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.