Dosan Ahn Changho vs Taigei
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Taigei are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 3,000 tons for the Taigei. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Taigei. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 70 for the Taigei. The Dosan Ahn Changho was produced in 3 units vs 4 for the Taigei. Cost per hull is $900M for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs $635M for the Taigei. The Dosan Ahn Changho was commissioned in 2021, 1 years before the Taigei (2022).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm |
| Length | 83.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| 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 | 3,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Taigei-class's 3,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Taigei-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 83.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Taigei-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Taigei-class at $635 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Dosan Ahn Changho-class.