Hangor vs Taigei

Overview

The Hangor and the Taigei are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,800 tons for the Hangor vs 3,000 tons for the Taigei. The Hangor reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Taigei. The Hangor carries a crew of 36 vs 70 for the Taigei.

The Hangor was produced in 8 units vs 4 for the Taigei. Cost per hull is $500M for the Hangor vs $635M for the Taigei. The Hangor was commissioned in 2025, 3 years after the Taigei (2022).

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
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 3,000 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range NA
Length 84.0 m
Beam 9.1 m
Crew 70
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.