It isn’t. The German subs are more fit for extended arctic patrols which is a key requirement. The Korean subs advantage was vertical launch cruise missile capability, which is nice, but not a core function. It loses head to head because it would need an unproven Canadianization cold weather package and has limited underwater and stealth run times due to lack of a hydrogen fuel cell. It’s lithium batteries are substantial, but not as proven or as capable. The German subs were the obvious choice for those paying attention.
It isn’t. The German subs are more fit for extended arctic patrols which is a key requirement. The Korean subs advantage was vertical launch cruise missile capability, which is nice, but not a core function. It loses head to head because it would need an unproven Canadianization cold weather package and has limited underwater and stealth run times due to lack of a hydrogen fuel cell. It’s lithium batteries are substantial, but not as proven or as capable. The German subs were the obvious choice for those paying attention.