Astute vs Type 093
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 97.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 98 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor; MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 6,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 108.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| 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 Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Astute-class has greater displacement at 7,400 tons compared to the Type 093-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Astute-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
Both the Astute-class and Type 093-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Astute-class's 97.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Astute-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Astute-class's 98 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Astute-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
Both the Astute-class and Type 093-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.