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Ghadir vs Type 093

Overview

The Ghadir and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 093 displaces 6,000 tons โ€” 51:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Ghadir reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. The Ghadir carries a crew of 7 vs 100 for the Type 093. Submerged displacement is 125 tons for the Ghadir vs 6,675 tons for the Type 093.

The Ghadir was produced in 20 units vs 14 for the Type 093. The Ghadir was commissioned in 2007, 1 years after the Type 093 (2006).

Iranian midget submarine, 117 tons displacement, uses diesel-electric propulsion.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
Category Submarine
Type Midget submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization
Year introduced 2007
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine family, in service since 2006; 12-14 boats active including the VLS-equipped Type 093B.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2006
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 117 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots โ—‰
Range NA
Length 29.0 m โ—‰
Beam 9.0 m โ—‰
Crew 7 โ—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller
Armament
  • 2 ร— 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Displacement 6,000 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots โ—‰
Range Unlimited
Length 108.5 m โ—‰
Beam 11.0 m โ—‰
Crew 100 โ—‰
Max depth 400 m
Propulsion 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
Armament
  • 6 ร— 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • 24-cell vertical launching system (Type 093B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Ghadir-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Type 093-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Type 093-class.