Ohio vs Type 092

Overview

The Ohio and the Type 092 are both Submarine classes.

The Ohio displaces 16,764 tons β€” 2.8x the Type 092's 6,000 tons. The Ohio reaches 12 knots vs 14 knots for the Type 092. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ohio vs 99,999 for the Type 092. The Ohio carries a crew of 155 vs 100 for the Type 092. Submerged displacement is 18,750 tons for the Ohio vs 7,000 tons for the Type 092. The Type 092 can dive to 300 m compared to 240 m for the Ohio.

The Ohio was produced in 18 units vs 1 for the Type 092. The Ohio was commissioned in 1981, 2 years before the Type 092 (1983).

American submarine, introduced in 1981, displaces 16,764 tons and has a crew of 155.
Profile of Ohio
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1981
Number built 18 units
Estimated unit price $2,000 million
Chinese nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, 6,000 tons displacement, introduced in 1983.
Profile of Type 092
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1983
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 16,764 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 170.0 m β—‰
Beam 13.0 m β—‰
Crew 155 β—‰
Max depth 240 m β—‰
Propulsion 1Γ— S8G PWR nuclear reactor, 2Γ— geared turbines; 35,000 shp (26 MW), 1x Fairbanks Morse auxiliary diesel, 1Γ— 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor, 1 shaft with seven-bladed screw
Armament
  • 4 Γ— 21 inch (533 mm) Mark 48 torpedo tubes
  • 20 Γ— Trident II D5 SLBM
  • 154 Γ— Tomahawk cruise missiles
  • Harpoon missiles
Displacement 6,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 120.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.0 m β—‰
Crew 100 β—‰
Max depth 300 m β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— pressurized-water nuclear reactor, 58MW; 2 Γ— steam turbines; 1 shaft.
Armament
  • 6 Γ— 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 Γ— JL-1A SLBMs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
The Ohio-class has greater displacement at 16,764 tons compared to the Type 092-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
The Type 092-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Ohio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
Both the Ohio-class and Type 092-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
The Ohio-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Type 092-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ohio-class and Type 092-class have?
The Ohio-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Type 092-class's 100 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
The Type 092-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Ohio-class's 240 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ohio-class or Type 092-class?
The Ohio-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 092-class.