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Sarov vs Type 039A

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Specifications
Sarov Type 039A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Special purpose submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2008 2006
Number built 1 unit 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,300 tons NA
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 98.0 m 77.6 m
Beam NA 8.4 m
Crew 52 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sarov Type 039A
Armament
  • 2 x 650-mm torpedo tubes (?)
  • specialized torpedo tube for Status-6 Weapon
  • 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 Kristall-27 electrochemical generator Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

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

The Sarov reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. The Sarov carries a crew of 52 vs 36 for the Type 039A.

The Sarov was produced in 1 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Sarov was commissioned in 2008, 2 years after the Type 039A (2006).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sarov-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sarov-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sarov-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sarov-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sarov-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Sarov-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sarov-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sarov-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Sarov-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Sarov-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sarov-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sarov-class.