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Belgorod vs Type 039A

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Specifications
Belgorod Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Special-purpose nuclear submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash, Severodvinsk Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2022 2006
Number built 1 unit 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 17,000 tons NA
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 184.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 15.0 m 8.4 m
Crew 110 36
Max depth NA 250 m
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Armament & Systems
Belgorod Type 039A
Armament
  • Up to 6 × Poseidon nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicles
  • Carriage of deep-diving special-purpose submarines (Losharik, Paltus)
  • 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion 2 × OK-650M.02 nuclear reactors, 2 steam turbines, 2 shafts Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

The Belgorod and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Belgorod reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. The Belgorod carries a crew of 110 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 30,000 tons for the Belgorod vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A.

The Belgorod was produced in 1 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Belgorod was commissioned in 2022, 16 years after the Type 039A (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Belgorod-class or Type 039A-class?
The Belgorod-class has greater displacement at 17,000 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Belgorod-class or Type 039A-class?
The Belgorod-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Belgorod-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Belgorod-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belgorod-class or Type 039A-class?
The Belgorod-class is longer at 184.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Belgorod-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Belgorod-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belgorod-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Belgorod-class.