Dosan Ahn Changho vs Type 209
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Dosan Ahn Changho displaces 3,358 tons — 2.6x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $285M for the Type 209. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 50 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 83.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| 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 | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Type 209-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.