Dosan Ahn Changho vs Whiskey
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Dosan Ahn Changho displaces 3,358 tons — 3.2x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 3,750 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 70 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Whiskey-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Whiskey-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Whiskey-class's 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Whiskey-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Whiskey-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.