Hangor vs Type 209
Overview
The Hangor and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
The Hangor displaces 2,800 tons — 2.2x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Hangor reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Hangor vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Hangor carries a crew of 36 vs 36 for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Hangor.
The Hangor was produced in 8 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $500M for the Hangor vs $285M for the Type 209. The Hangor was commissioned in 2025, 54 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Hangor-class has greater displacement at 2,800 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Hangor-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Hangor-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Hangor-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Hangor-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-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 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Hangor-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Hangor-class is more expensive at approximately $500 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hangor-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hangor-class.