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Agosta vs Type 035

Agosta vs Type 035 at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 1,650 tons, length 67 vs 76 m, speed 12 vs 15 knots, crew 41 vs 57.

Type 035 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 035
Specifications
Agosta Type 035
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Wuchang Shipyard
Year introduced 1977 1974
Number built 13 units 23 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 1,650 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm NA
Length 67.0 m 76.0 m
Beam 6.0 m 7.6 m
Crew 41 57
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Type 035
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (6 in the bow and 2 in the stern)
  • 14 anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes
  • Up to 28/32 naval mines in the lieu of torpedo tubes
  • Cruise missiles in the lieu of torpedo tubes (Type 035B variant only)
Propulsion diesel-electric Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has greater displacement at 1,650 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 035-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Type 035-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.