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Losharik vs Type 039A

Losharik vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 1,600 vs 2,300 tons, crew 25 vs 36.

Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Losharik Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 2006
Number built 1 unit 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,600 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed NA 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length NA 77.6 m
Beam NA 8.4 m
Crew 25 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Losharik Type 039A
Armament

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  • 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 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW) Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Losharik-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Losharik-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Losharik-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Losharik-class's 0.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Losharik-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Losharik-class's 25 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Losharik-class.