GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Lada vs Type 039A

Lada submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Lada
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Lada Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Admiralty Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2010 2006
Number built 3 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,793 tons NA
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm 12,000 nm
Length 72.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 7.1 m 8.4 m
Crew 35 36
Max depth 300 m 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Lada Type 039A
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 16 torpedoes or SSMs or 44 mines
  • 10 Kalibr / Club land-attack cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles and anti-submarine missiles
  • RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopad/Stallion
  • 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 Electric propulsion motor on permanent magnets, Storage battery with increased service life, 1 shaft, 2,700 hp (2,013 kW) Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

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

The Lada reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Lada vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Lada carries a crew of 35 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 2,743 tons for the Lada vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Lada can dive to 300 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.

The Lada was produced in 3 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Lada was commissioned in 2010, 4 years after the Type 039A (2006).

Related Comparisons
Type 039A vs Kilo Lada vs Sang-O Lada vs Virginia Lada vs Ghadir Lada vs Son Won-il Lada vs Type 214

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Lada-class has greater displacement at 1,793 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Lada-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Lada-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Lada-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lada-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Lada-class's 35 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Lada-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lada-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Lada-class.