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Amur vs Type 039A

Amur vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 950 vs 2,300 tons, length 58 vs 77 m, speed 10 vs 12 knots, crew 18 vs 36.

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Specifications
Amur Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Rubin Design Bureau Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2030 2006
Number built NA 21 units
Estimated unit price $450 million NA
Displacement 950 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm 12,000 nm
Length 58.8 m 77.6 m
Beam 5.7 m 8.4 m
Crew 18 36
Max depth 300 m 250 m
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Armament & Systems
Amur Type 039A
Armament
  • 4 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 16 torpedoes
  • 10 VLS cells
  • BrahMos missiles
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion Totally new main electric engine using permanent magnets Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Amur-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Amur-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Amur-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Amur-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Amur-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Amur-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Amur-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Amur-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Amur-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Amur-class's 18 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Amur-class or Type 039A-class?
The Amur-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.