Akula vs Type 039
The Akula and the Type 039 are both Submarine classes. The Akula displaces 8,140 tons — 4.8x the Type 039's 1,700 tons. The Akula reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 039. The Akula carries a crew of 73 vs 60 for the Type 039. Submerged displacement is 12,770 tons for the Akula vs 2,250 tons for the Type 039. The Akula can dive to 600 m compared to 300 m for the Type 039. The Akula was produced in 15 units vs 13 for the Type 039. The Akula was commissioned in 1984, 14 years before the Type 039 (1998).
| Displacement | 8,140 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 110.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 73 ◉ |
| Max depth | 600 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | one 190 MW OK-650B/OK-650M pressurized water nuclear reactor, 1 OK-7 steam turbine 43,000 hp (32 MW), 2 OK-2 Turbo generators producing 2 MW, 1 seven-bladed propeller, 2 OK-300 retractable electric propulsors |
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| Displacement | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 74.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Akula-class has greater displacement at 8,140 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Akula-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Akula-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Akula-class is longer at 110.3 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Akula-class and Type 039-class have?
The Akula-class has a larger crew complement of 73 compared to the Type 039-class's 60 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Akula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 600 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akula-class or Type 039-class?
The Akula-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.