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Son Won-il vs Type 094

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Specifications
Son Won-il Type 094
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2007
Number built 16 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $330 million $750 million
Displacement 1,690 tons 8,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm Unlimited
Length 65.0 m 135.0 m
Beam 6.3 m 13.0 m
Crew 27 140
Max depth 400 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Son Won-il Type 094
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 4 Sub-Harpoon missile-capable
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
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 Nuclear, 1 shaft

Overview

The Son Won-il and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 4.7:1 the Son Won-il's 1,690 tons. The Son Won-il reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Son Won-il vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Son Won-il carries a crew of 27 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 1,860 tons for the Son Won-il vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Son Won-il can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Type 094.

The Son Won-il was produced in 16 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $330M for the Son Won-il vs $750M for the Type 094.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Son Won-il-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Son Won-il-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-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 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Son Won-il-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Son Won-il-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Son Won-il-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Son Won-il-class at $330 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Son Won-il-class or Type 094-class?
The Son Won-il-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.