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Type 032 vs Type 094

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Specifications
Type 032 Type 094
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Auxiliary submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2012 2007
Number built 1 unit 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $750 million
Displacement 3,797 tons 8,000 tons
Maximum speed NA 20.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 92.6 m 135.0 m
Beam 10.6 m 13.0 m
Crew -- 140
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 032 Type 094
Armament
  • Ballistic missile launch tube
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
Propulsion Diesel-electric Nuclear, 1 shaft

Overview

The Type 032 and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 2.1x the Type 032's 3,797 tons.

The Type 032 was produced in 1 units vs 6 for the Type 094. The Type 032 was commissioned in 2012, 5 years after the Type 094 (2007).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 032-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Type 032-class's 3,797 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 032-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 032-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 032-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 032-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 032-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Type 032-class's 92.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 032-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 032-class.