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Hai Lung vs Type 039

Hai Lung vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 2,376 vs 1,700 tons, length 66 vs 74 m, speed 12 vs 15 knots, crew 67 vs 60.

Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
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Specifications
Hai Lung Type 039
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wilton-Fijenoord Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1987 1999
Number built 2 units 13 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 2,376 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots NA
Length 66.9 m 74.9 m
Beam 8.4 m 8.4 m
Crew 67 60
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Hai Lung Type 039
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 28 torpedoes/missiles
  • AEG SUT 264 torpedo
  • Mark 48 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Type 039-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is longer at 74.9 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Type 039-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Type 039-class's 60 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Type 039-class?
Both the Hai Lung-class and Type 039-class have a maximum depth of 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.