Astute vs Type 039A
Overview
The Astute and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Astute reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Astute vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Astute carries a crew of 98 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 7,800 tons for the Astute vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Astute can dive to 300 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Astute was produced in 6 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Astute was commissioned in 2010, 4 years after the Type 039A (2006).
| British nuclear-powered submarine, 7,400 tons displacement, entered service in 2010. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Submarines |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,112 million |
| Displacement | 7,400 tons |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 97.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 98 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor; MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators |
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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 Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Astute-class has greater displacement at 7,400 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Astute-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Astute-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Astute-class is longer at 97.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Astute-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Astute-class has a larger crew complement of 98 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Astute-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astute-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Astute-class.