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Type 032 vs Type 039A

Type 032 vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 3,797 vs 2,300 tons, length 92 vs 77 m.

Type 032 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 032
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Type 032 Type 039A
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Auxiliary submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2012 2006
Number built 1 unit 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,797 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed NA 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 92.6 m 77.6 m
Beam 10.6 m 8.4 m
Crew -- 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 032 Type 039A
Armament
  • Ballistic missile launch tube
  • 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 Diesel-electric Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 032-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 032-class has greater displacement at 3,797 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 032-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 032-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 032-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 032-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 032-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 032-class is longer at 92.6 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 032-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 032-class.