Hangor vs Taigei

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
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2022, utilizes lithium-ion batteries for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2022
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $635 million
Displacement 2,800 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm
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)
Displacement 3,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 84.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.1 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 18 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class has greater displacement at 3,000 tons compared to the Hangor-class's 2,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Hangor-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Hangor-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Taigei-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hangor-class and Taigei-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is more expensive at approximately $635 million per unit compared to the Hangor-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hangor-class or Taigei-class?
The Hangor-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.