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Hangor vs Scorpène

Overview

The Hangor and the Scorpène are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,800 tons for the Hangor vs 1,565 tons for the Scorpène. The Hangor reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Scorpène. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Hangor vs 6,500 for the Scorpène. The Hangor carries a crew of 36 vs 31 for the Scorpène. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 300 m for the Hangor.

The Hangor was produced in 8 units vs 14 for the Scorpène. Cost per hull is $500M for the Hangor vs $450M for the Scorpène. The Hangor was commissioned in 2025, 20 years after the Scorpène (2005).

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
French diesel-electric submarine, 1,565 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $450 million
Displacement 2,800 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 76.0 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 36
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)
Displacement 1,565 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 8 knots
Length 61.7 m
Beam 6.2 m
Crew 31
Max depth 350 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes
  • SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • A3SM (MICA) anti-air missiles
  • 30 mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Hangor-class has greater displacement at 2,800 tons compared to the Scorpène-class's 1,565 tons.
Which is faster, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Hangor-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the Hangor-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Hangor-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Hangor-class and Scorpène-class have?
The Hangor-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Hangor-class is more expensive at approximately $500 million per unit compared to the Scorpène-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hangor-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hangor-class.