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Dreadnought vs Type 094

Dreadnought vs Type 094 at a glance — length 153 vs 135 m, speed 20 vs 20 knots, crew 130 vs 140.

Specifications
Dreadnought Type 094
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer BAE Systems Submarines, Barrow-in-Furness Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2032 2007
Number built 4 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $750 million
Displacement NA 8,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 153.6 m 135.0 m
Beam NA 13.0 m
Crew 130 140
Max depth NA 400 m
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Armament & Systems
Dreadnought Type 094
Armament
  • 12 × missile tubes for Trident II D5 ballistic missiles
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes with Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
Propulsion Rolls-Royce PWR3 nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet Nuclear, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dreadnought-class or Type 094-class?
Both the Dreadnought-class and Type 094-class have a maximum speed of 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Dreadnought-class or Type 094-class?
The Dreadnought-class is longer at 153.6 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 135.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dreadnought-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Dreadnought-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dreadnought-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Dreadnought-class.