Agosta vs Type 035

French diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1977, has a crew of 41.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 1977
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price $950 million
Chinese attack submarine, 1,650 tons displacement, built by Wuchang Shipyard with 23 units constructed.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 23 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,524 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 8,500 nm
Length 67.0 m â—‰
Beam 6.0 m â—‰
Crew 41 â—‰
Max depth 300 m â—‰
Propulsion diesel-electric
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
Displacement 1,650 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 76.0 m â—‰
Beam 7.6 m â—‰
Crew 57 â—‰
Max depth 300 m â—‰
Propulsion Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (6 in the bow and 2 in the stern)
  • 14 anti-ship or anti-submarine torpedoes
  • Up to 28/32 naval mines in the lieu of torpedo tubes
  • Cruise missiles in the lieu of torpedo tubes (Type 035B variant only)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has greater displacement at 1,650 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 035-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Type 035-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Type 035-class?
The Type 035-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.