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Sarov vs Type 093

Sarov vs Type 093 at a glance — displacement 2,300 vs 6,000 tons, length 98 vs 108 m, speed 10 vs 15 knots, crew 52 vs 100.

Sarov submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Sarov
Type 093 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 093
Specifications
Sarov Type 093
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Special purpose submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2008 2006
Number built 1 unit 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,300 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 98.0 m 108.5 m
Beam NA 11.0 m
Crew 52 100
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sarov Type 093
Armament
  • 2 x 650-mm torpedo tubes (?)
  • specialized torpedo tube for Status-6 Weapon
  • 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 Kristall-27 electrochemical generator 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 Sarov-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Sarov-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Sarov-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sarov-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sarov-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sarov-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sarov-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Sarov-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sarov-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Sarov-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sarov-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Sarov-class.