Arihant vs Type 039A
Overview
The Arihant and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Arihant reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Arihant vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Arihant carries a crew of 95 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 7,000 tons for the Arihant vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Arihant can dive to 450 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Arihant was produced in 4 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Arihant was commissioned in 2016, 10 years after the Type 039A (2006).
| Displacement | 6,000 tons |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 95 ◉ |
| Max depth | 450 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft |
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| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Arihant-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Arihant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Arihant-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Arihant-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Arihant-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Arihant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arihant-class.