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Seawolf vs Type 039A

Seawolf submarine side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Seawolf
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
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Specifications
Seawolf Type 039A
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1997 2006
Number built 3 units 21 units
Estimated unit price $3,000 million NA
Displacement 8,600 tons NA
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range Unlimited 12,000 nm
Length 108.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 12.0 m 8.4 m
Crew 140 36
Max depth 490 m 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Seawolf Type 039A
Armament
  • 8 x 26.5-inch torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk land attack missile
  • Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • Mk 48 guided torpedo
  • 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 1 S6W PWR 220 MW (300,000 hp), 1 secondary propulsion submerged motor, 2 steam turbines 57,000 shp (43 MW), 1 shaft, 1 pump-jet propeller Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)

Overview

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

The Seawolf reaches 18 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Seawolf vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Seawolf carries a crew of 140 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 9,138 tons for the Seawolf vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Seawolf can dive to 490 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.

The Seawolf was produced in 3 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Seawolf was commissioned in 1997, 9 years before the Type 039A (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Seawolf-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Seawolf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Seawolf-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Seawolf-class is longer at 108.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Seawolf-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Seawolf-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Seawolf-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 490 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Seawolf-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Seawolf-class.