Taigei vs Type 039A

Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2022, utilizes lithium-ion batteries for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2022
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $635 million
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,000 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 84.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.1 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 18 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
Displacement NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm
Length 77.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Max depth 250 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Taigei-class or Type 039A-class?
The Taigei-class has greater displacement at 3,000 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Taigei-class or Type 039A-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Taigei-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Taigei-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Taigei-class or Type 039A-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Taigei-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taigei-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.