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Arihant vs Type 039

Arihant vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 6,000 vs 1,700 tons, length 111 vs 74 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 95 vs 60.

Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
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Specifications
Arihant Type 039
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Ship Building Centre (SBC) Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2016 1999
Number built 4 units 13 units
Estimated unit price $470 million NA
Displacement 6,000 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 111.0 m 74.9 m
Beam 11.0 m 8.4 m
Crew 95 60
Max depth 450 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Arihant Type 039
Armament
  • 12 x K15 SLBM
  • 4 x K-4 SLBM
  • 24 x K15 SLBM
  • 8 x K-4 SLBM
  • 8 x K-5 SLBM
  • 6 x 21" (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Type 039-class?
The Arihant-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Type 039-class?
Both the Arihant-class and Type 039-class have a maximum speed of 15 knots.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Type 039-class?
The Arihant-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Type 039-class have?
The Arihant-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Type 039-class's 60 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Arihant-class or Type 039-class?
The Arihant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arihant-class.