Dosan Ahn Changho vs Son Won-il
| South Korean submarine, introduced in 2021, utilizes air-independent propulsion from fuel cells. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine with ballistic missile launching capabilities |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Ocean |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 3,358 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 83.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 3 × MTU 16V396SE84L marine diesel engines; Air-independent propulsion (AIP) 4 × Bumhan Industries PH1 PEM fuel cells, each with 100 kW |
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| Displacement | 1,690 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 12,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 65.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 27 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel–electric, fuel cell AIP, low-noise skew back propeller; 2 × MTU 16V-396 (3.96 MW) diesel engines; 1 × Siemens Permasyn (2.85 MW) electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Son Won-il-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Son Won-il-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Son Won-il-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Son Won-il-class at $330 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Son Won-il-class?
The Son Won-il-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.