Dosan Ahn Changho vs Type 212CD
Overview
The Dosan Ahn Changho and the Type 212CD are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,358 tons for the Dosan Ahn Changho vs 2,500 tons for the Type 212CD. The Dosan Ahn Changho reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 212CD. The Dosan Ahn Changho carries a crew of 50 vs 30 for the Type 212CD.
| 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 |
| Designed by Germany and Norway for planned 2029 commissioning, the Type 212CD-class air-independent propulsion attack submarine features a diamond-shaped hull to reduce active sonar detection. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 2,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Lithium battery, new 4th gen AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW), and 2 MTU 4000 series diesel engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212CD-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has greater displacement at 3,358 tons compared to the Type 212CD-class's 2,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212CD-class?
The Type 212CD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Dosan Ahn Changho-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212CD-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 212CD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dosan Ahn Changho-class or Type 212CD-class?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class is longer at 83.5 meters compared to the Type 212CD-class's 73.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dosan Ahn Changho-class and Type 212CD-class have?
The Dosan Ahn Changho-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Type 212CD-class's 30 crew members.