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Le Triomphant vs Type 039A

Le Triomphant vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 12,640 vs 2,300 tons, length 138 vs 77 m, speed 15 vs 12 knots, crew 111 vs 36.

Le Triomphant submarine side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Le Triomphant
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Le Triomphant Type 039A
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1997 2006
Number built 4 units 21 units
Estimated unit price $3,100 million NA
Displacement 12,640 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range Unlimited 12,000 nm
Length 138.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 12.5 m 8.4 m
Crew 111 36
Max depth 400 m 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Le Triomphant Type 039A
Armament
  • 16 M45 or M51/51.3 missiles with six to ten TN 75 or TNO thermonuclear warheads
  • Four 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes for F17 torpedoes and Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles
  • 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
Propulsion K15 pressurized water reactor 150 MWth with turboreductor pump-to-shaft system of 30,5 MW; two emergency diesel-powered generators SEMT Pielstick 8PA4V200 SM (700 kW (940 hp)) auxiliaries Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Le Triomphant-class has greater displacement at 12,640 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is longer at 138.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Le Triomphant-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Le Triomphant-class has a larger crew complement of 111 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Le Triomphant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Le Triomphant-class.