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Taigei vs Type 093

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Specifications
Taigei Type 093
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2022 2006
Number built 4 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $635 million NA
Displacement 3,000 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 84.0 m 108.5 m
Beam 9.1 m 11.0 m
Crew 70 100
Max depth NA 400 m
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Armament & Systems
Taigei Type 093
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 18 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • 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 lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)

Overview

The Taigei and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 093 displaces 6,000 tons — 2.0x the Taigei's 3,000 tons. The Taigei reaches 13 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. The Taigei carries a crew of 70 vs 100 for the Type 093.

The Taigei was produced in 4 units vs 14 for the Type 093. The Taigei was commissioned in 2022, 16 years after the Type 093 (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Taigei-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Taigei-class's 3,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Taigei-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Taigei-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Taigei-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Taigei-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Taigei-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Taigei-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Taigei-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Taigei-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taigei-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.