Hangor vs Type 039A

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
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,800 tons
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 â—‰
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 NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm â—‰
Length 77.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Max depth 250 m â—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hangor-class or Type 039A-class?
The Hangor-class has greater displacement at 2,800 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Hangor-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-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 Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Hangor-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hangor-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hangor-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hangor-class or Type 039A-class?
The Hangor-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hangor-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hangor-class.