Los Angeles vs Type 039A
Overview
The Los Angeles and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Los Angeles reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Los Angeles vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Los Angeles carries a crew of 129 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Los Angeles can dive to 450 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Los Angeles was produced in 62 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Los Angeles was commissioned in 1976, 30 years before the Type 039A (2006).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1976, displaced 6,082 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 62 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 6,082 tons |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 129 ◉ |
| Max depth | 450 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S6G nuclear reactor (150–165 MW), 2 × steam turbines (30,000–33,500) shp, 1 × shaft, 1 × secondary propulsion motor 325 hp (242 kW) |
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| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class has greater displacement at 6,082 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Los Angeles-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Los Angeles-class has a larger crew complement of 129 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Los Angeles-class or Type 039A-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.