Dosan Ahn Changho vs Type 212

Overview

The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Type 212 are both Submarine classes.

The Dosan Ahn Changho displaces 3,358 tons — 2.2x the Type 212's 1,524 tons. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 212. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 8,000 for the Type 212. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 27 for the Type 212. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 1,830 tons for the Type 212.

The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 10 for the Type 212. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $450M for the Type 212. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 16 years after the Type 212 (2005).

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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Type 212

German diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2005, propelled by a Siemens Permasyn electric motor.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW)
Year introduced 2005
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price $450 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 ◉
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
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

Type 212

Displacement 1,524 tons ◉
Maximum speed 12.0 knots ◉
Range 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉
Length 56.0 m ◉
Beam 6.8 m ◉
Crew 27 ◉
Max depth 200 m
Propulsion 1 × MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 × Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 13 DM2A4 or Black Shark torpedoes
  • IDAS missiles
  • 24 external naval mines (optional)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Type 212-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-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 Type 212-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 212-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Type 212-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Type 212-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Type 212-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.

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