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Hangor vs Type 093

Overview

The Hangor and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 093 displaces 6,000 tons β€” 2.1x the Hangor's 2,800 tons. The Hangor reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Hangor vs 99,999 for the Type 093. The Hangor carries a crew of 36 vs 100 for the Type 093. The Type 093 can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Hangor.

The Hangor was produced in 8 units vs 14 for the Type 093. The Hangor was commissioned in 2025, 19 years after the Type 093 (2006).

Chinese attack submarine, introduced in 2025, displaces 2,800 tons and has a crew of 36.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced 2025
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price $500 million
Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine family, in service since 2006; 12-14 boats active including the VLS-equipped Type 093B.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2006
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,800 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,000 nm β—‰
Length 76.0 m β—‰
Beam 8.4 m β—‰
Crew 36 β—‰
Max depth 300 m β—‰
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 6,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 108.5 m β—‰
Beam 11.0 m β—‰
Crew 100 β—‰
Max depth 400 m β—‰
Propulsion 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
Armament
  • 6 Γ— 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • 24-cell vertical launching system (Type 093B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Hangor-class's 2,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Hangor-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Hangor-class has a range of 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hangor-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Hangor-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hangor-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hangor-class.