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Scorpène vs Type 094

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Specifications
Scorpène Type 094
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Naval Group Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2005 2007
Number built 14 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $450 million $750 million
Displacement 1,565 tons 8,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 8 knots Unlimited
Length 61.7 m 135.0 m
Beam 6.2 m 13.0 m
Crew 31 140
Max depth 350 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Scorpène Type 094
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes
  • SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • A3SM (MICA) anti-air missiles
  • 30 mines
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
Propulsion Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP Nuclear, 1 shaft

Overview

The Scorpène and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 5.1:1 the Scorpène's 1,565 tons. The Scorpène reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Scorpène vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Scorpène carries a crew of 31 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Scorpène vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Type 094 can dive to 400 m compared to 350 m for the Scorpène.

The Scorpène was produced in 14 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $450M for the Scorpène vs $750M for the Type 094. The Scorpène was commissioned in 2005, 2 years before the Type 094 (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Scorpène-class's 1,565 tons.
Which is faster, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Scorpène-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Scorpène-class has a range of 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Scorpène-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 350 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Scorpène-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scorpène-class or Type 094-class?
The Scorpène-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.