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Son Won-il vs Type 093

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Specifications
Son Won-il Type 093
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2006
Number built 16 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $330 million NA
Displacement 1,690 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm Unlimited
Length 65.0 m 108.5 m
Beam 6.3 m 11.0 m
Crew 27 100
Max depth 400 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Son Won-il Type 093
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 4 Sub-Harpoon missile-capable
  • 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 Diesel–electric, fuel cell AIP, low-noise skew back propeller; 2 × MTU 16V-396 (3.96 MW) diesel engines; 1 × Siemens Permasyn (2.85 MW) electric motor 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)

Overview

The Son Won-il and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 093 displaces 6,000 tons — 3.6x the Son Won-il's 1,690 tons. The Son Won-il reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Son Won-il vs 99,999 for the Type 093. The Son Won-il carries a crew of 27 vs 100 for the Type 093. Submerged displacement is 1,860 tons for the Son Won-il vs 6,675 tons for the Type 093. The Son Won-il can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Type 093.

The Son Won-il was produced in 16 units vs 14 for the Type 093. The Son Won-il was commissioned in 2007, 1 years after the Type 093 (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Son Won-il-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Son Won-il-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Son Won-il-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Son Won-il-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Son Won-il-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Son Won-il-class or Type 093-class?
The Son Won-il-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Type 093-class.