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Hai Kun vs Type 039A

Hai Kun vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 2,500 vs 2,300 tons, length 70 vs 77 m.

Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Hai Kun Type 039A
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer CSBC Corporation, Kaohsiung Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2025 2006
Number built 8 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,500 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed NA 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 70.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 8.0 m 8.4 m
Crew -- 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Hai Kun Type 039A
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes for Mk 48 Mod 6AT torpedoes
  • UGM-84L Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 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 Diesel-electric with lithium-ion batteries Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Kun-class or Type 039A-class?
The Hai Kun-class has greater displacement at 2,500 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Kun-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Hai Kun-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Kun-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Hai Kun-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Kun-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Hai Kun-class's 70.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Kun-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Hai Kun-class.