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Riachuelo vs Type 093

Riachuelo vs Type 093 at a glance — displacement 1,900 vs 6,000 tons, length 70 vs 108 m, crew 32 vs 100.

Type 093 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 093
Specifications
Riachuelo Type 093
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Itaguaí Construções Navais Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2022 2006
Number built 3 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $1,000 million NA
Displacement 1,900 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed NA 15.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 70.6 m 108.5 m
Beam 6.2 m 11.0 m
Crew 32 100
Max depth 400 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Riachuelo Type 093
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 8 x SM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 18 x F21 heavy-weight torpedoes
  • 30 x naval mines
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • 24-cell vertical launching system (Type 093B)
Propulsion 4x MTU 12V 396 SE84 diesel generators, 1x Jeumont-Schneider electric motor (3,909 hp), 1 shaft 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Riachuelo-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Riachuelo-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Riachuelo-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Riachuelo-class's 70.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Riachuelo-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Riachuelo-class's 32 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Riachuelo-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Riachuelo-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Riachuelo-class.