Los Angeles vs Type 094
The Los Angeles and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 6,082 tons for the Los Angeles vs 8,000 tons for the Type 094. The Los Angeles reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Los Angeles vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Los Angeles carries a crew of 129 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Los Angeles can dive to 450 m compared to 400 m for the Type 094. The Los Angeles was produced in 62 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $900M for the Los Angeles vs $750M for the Type 094. The Los Angeles was commissioned in 1976, 31 years before the Type 094 (2007).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 110.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 129 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 450 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 8,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 135.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Los Angeles-class's 6,082 tons.
Which is faster, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Los Angeles-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
Both the Los Angeles-class and Type 094-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Los Angeles-class's 110.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Los Angeles-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Los Angeles-class's 129 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Los Angeles-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Los Angeles-class is more expensive at approximately $900 million per unit compared to the Type 094-class at $750 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Los Angeles-class or Type 094-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.