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Type 032 vs Type 039

Type 032 vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 3,797 vs 1,700 tons, length 92 vs 74 m.

Type 032 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 032
Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039
Specifications
Type 032 Type 039
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Auxiliary submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipyard Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2012 1999
Number built 1 unit 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,797 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed NA 15.0 knots
Length 92.6 m 74.9 m
Beam 10.6 m 8.4 m
Crew -- 60
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 032 Type 039
Armament
  • Ballistic missile launch tube
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion Diesel-electric diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 032-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 032-class has greater displacement at 3,797 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 032-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 032-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 032-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 032-class is longer at 92.6 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 032-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 032-class.