Le Triomphant vs Type 094

Overview

The Le Triomphant and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 12,640 tons for the Le Triomphant vs 8,000 tons for the Type 094. The Le Triomphant reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Le Triomphant vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Le Triomphant carries a crew of 111 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 14,335 tons for the Le Triomphant vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Le Triomphant can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Type 094.

The Le Triomphant was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $3,100M for the Le Triomphant vs $750M for the Type 094. The Le Triomphant was commissioned in 1997, 10 years before the Type 094 (2007).

Le Triomphant

French ballistic missile submarine, introduced in 1997, displaces 12,640 tons and carries nuclear missiles.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 1997
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $3,100 million
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Type 094

Chinese ballistic missile submarine, introduced in 2007, displaces 8,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2007
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $750 million
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Le Triomphant

Displacement 12,640 tons ◉
Maximum speed 15.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 138.0 m ◉
Beam 12.5 m ◉
Crew 111 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
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
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

Type 094

Displacement 8,000 tons ◉
Maximum speed 20.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 135.0 m ◉
Beam 13.0 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
Propulsion Nuclear, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Le Triomphant-class has greater displacement at 12,640 tons compared to the Type 094-class's 8,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Le Triomphant-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
Both the Le Triomphant-class and Type 094-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is longer at 138.0 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 135.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Le Triomphant-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Le Triomphant-class's 111 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Le Triomphant-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Le Triomphant-class is more expensive at approximately $3.1 billion per unit compared to the Type 094-class at $750 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Le Triomphant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Le Triomphant-class.

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