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Dreadnought vs Hangor

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Specifications
Dreadnought Hangor
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer BAE Systems Submarines, Barrow-in-Furness China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced 2032 2025
Number built 4 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA $500 million
Displacement NA 2,800 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 2,000 nm
Length 153.6 m 76.0 m
Beam NA 8.4 m
Crew 130 36
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Dreadnought Hangor
Armament
  • 12 × missile tubes for Trident II D5 ballistic missiles
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs)
Propulsion Rolls-Royce PWR3 nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet 4 x CSOC CHD620 diesel engines, Stirling-powered air-independent propulsion

Overview

The Dreadnought and the Hangor are both Submarine classes.

The Dreadnought reaches 20 knots vs 12 knots for the Hangor. The Dreadnought carries a crew of 130 vs 36 for the Hangor.

The Dreadnought was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Hangor. The Dreadnought was commissioned in 2032, 7 years after the Hangor (2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dreadnought-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has greater displacement at 2,800 tons compared to the Dreadnought-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Dreadnought-class or Hangor-class?
The Dreadnought-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Hangor-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dreadnought-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Dreadnought-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dreadnought-class or Hangor-class?
The Dreadnought-class is longer at 153.6 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dreadnought-class and Hangor-class have?
The Dreadnought-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dreadnought-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Dreadnought-class.