GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Type 032 vs Type 214

Type 032 vs Type 214 at a glance — displacement 3,797 vs 1,690 tons, length 92 vs 65 m.

Type 032 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 032
Specifications
Type 032 Type 214
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Auxiliary submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW)
Year introduced 2012 2007
Number built 1 unit 16 units
Estimated unit price NA $330 million
Displacement 3,797 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed NA 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 92.6 m 65.0 m
Beam 10.6 m 6.3 m
Crew -- 27
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 032 Type 214
Armament
  • Ballistic missile launch tube
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (4 capable of firing Sub-Harpoon missiles)
  • Heavyweight torpedoes and naval mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric Diesel-electric with fuel cell air-independent propulsion (AIP)
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 032-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 032-class has greater displacement at 3,797 tons compared to the Type 214-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 032-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-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 214-class?
The Type 214-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 214-class?
The Type 032-class is longer at 92.6 meters compared to the Type 214-class's 65.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 032-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 032-class.