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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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.