Dosan Ahn Changho vs Hangor

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
Chinese attack submarine, introduced in 2025, displaces 2,800 tons and has a crew of 36.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced 2025
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price $500 million
Displacement 3,358 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm â—‰
Length 83.5 m â—‰
Beam 9.6 m â—‰
Crew 50 â—‰
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
Displacement 2,800 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm â—‰
Length 76.0 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion 4 x CSOC CHD620 diesel engines, Stirling-powered air-independent propulsion
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Hangor-class's 2,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-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 Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Hangor-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Hangor-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Hangor-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Hangor-class?
The Hangor-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.