Arihant vs Type 093
Overview
The Arihant and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 6,000 tons for the Arihant vs 6,000 tons for the Type 093. The Arihant reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Arihant vs 99,999 for the Type 093. The Arihant carries a crew of 95 vs 100 for the Type 093. Submerged displacement is 7,000 tons for the Arihant vs 6,675 tons for the Type 093. The Arihant can dive to 450 m compared to 400 m for the Type 093.
The Arihant was produced in 4 units vs 14 for the Type 093. The Arihant was commissioned in 2016, 10 years after the Type 093 (2006).
| Indian nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 2016, displaces 6,000 tons and has a crew of 95. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Ship Building Centre (SBC) |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $470 million |
| 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 | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 108.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Arihant-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Arihant-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
Both the Arihant-class and Type 093-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
The Arihant-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Type 093-class's 108.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Arihant-class's 95 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
The Arihant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 093-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arihant-class.