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Hangor vs Taigei

Hangor vs Taigei at a glance — displacement 2,800 vs 3,000 tons, length 76 vs 84 m, speed 12 vs 13 knots, crew 36 vs 70.

Specifications
Hangor Taigei
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2026 2022
Number built 8 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $500 million $635 million
Displacement 2,800 tons 3,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm NA
Length 76.0 m 84.0 m
Beam 8.4 m 9.1 m
Crew 36 70
Max depth 300 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Hangor Taigei
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs)
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 18 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
Propulsion 4 x CSOC CHD620 diesel engines, Stirling-powered air-independent propulsion lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system
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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.