Taigei vs Type 039A
The Taigei and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes. The Taigei reaches 13 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. The Taigei carries a crew of 70 vs 36 for the Type 039A. The Taigei was produced in 4 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Taigei was commissioned in 2022, 16 years after the Type 039A (2006).
| Displacement | 3,000 tons |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system |
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| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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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.