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Reis vs Type 039A

Overview

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

The Reis reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Reis vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Reis carries a crew of 27 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 2,013 tons for the Reis vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A.

The Reis was produced in 2 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Reis was commissioned in 2024, 18 years after the Type 039A (2006).

Turkish submarine, 1,860 tons displacement, powered by Siemens fuel cells.
Origin 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Gölcük Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 2024
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $370 million
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 1,860 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm â—‰
Length 68.4 m â—‰
Beam 6.3 m â—‰
Crew 27 â—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion 3,900 kW (5,200 hp) Siemens Permasyn main engine, 2× MTU 16V 396SE 64L diesel generators, 2× batteries (324 Type 30PS15B), 2× 120 kW (160 hp) Siemens fuel cells
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • Roketsan Akya torpedoes
  • Mk48 Mod6T torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Atmaca anti-ship missiles
Displacement NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm â—‰
Length 77.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
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 Reis-class or Type 039A-class?
The Reis-class has greater displacement at 1,860 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Reis-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Reis-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Reis-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Reis-class's 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Reis-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Reis-class's 68.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Reis-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039A-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Reis-class's 27 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Reis-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Reis-class.