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Losharik vs Type 039A

Overview

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

The Losharik carries a crew of 25 vs 36 for the Type 039A.

The Losharik was produced in 1 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Losharik was commissioned in 2003, 3 years before the Type 039A (2006).

Commissioned by Russia in 2003, the Losharik-class submarine is designed for deep-sea research and special operations, featuring an inner hull made of interconnected titanium spheres.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Submarine
Type Deep-diving nuclear-powered submarine
Manufacturer Sevmash
Year introduced 2003
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,600 tons
Maximum speed NA
Range NA
Length NA
Beam NA
Crew 25
Max depth NA
Propulsion 1 nuclear reactor E-17 (15 MW)
Armament

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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)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Losharik-class or Type 039A-class?
The Losharik-class has greater displacement at 1,600 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 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.