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Le Triomphant vs Type 039A

Le Triomphant submarine side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Le Triomphant
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
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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 NA
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)

Overview

The Le Triomphant and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Le Triomphant reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Le Triomphant vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Le Triomphant carries a crew of 111 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 14,335 tons for the Le Triomphant vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Le Triomphant can dive to 400 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.

The Le Triomphant was produced in 4 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Le Triomphant was commissioned in 1997, 9 years before the Type 039A (2006).

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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 0 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.