Astute vs Type 095

Overview

The Astute and the Type 095 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,400 tons for the Astute vs 7,900 tons for the Type 095. The Astute reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 095. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Astute vs 99,999 for the Type 095. Submerged displacement is 7,800 tons for the Astute vs 10,700 tons for the Type 095.

The Astute was produced in 6 units vs 1 for the Type 095.

British nuclear-powered submarine, 7,400 tons displacement, entered service in 2010.
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
Chinese attack submarine, nuclear reactor producing 200 MW, built by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced --
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles
  • Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Displacement 7,900 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length NA
Beam NA
Crew --
Max depth NA
Propulsion 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor
Armament
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Astute-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class has greater displacement at 7,900 tons compared to the Astute-class's 7,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Astute-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-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 095-class?
Both the Astute-class and Type 095-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Astute-class or Type 095-class?
The Astute-class is longer at 97.0 meters compared to the Type 095-class's 0.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astute-class or Type 095-class?
The Astute-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 095-class.