Type 035 vs Type 039

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
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 1,700 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1998
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,650 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
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)
Displacement 1,700 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Length 74.9 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 60 â—‰
Max depth 300 m â—‰
Propulsion diesel-electric, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 035-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Type 035-class's 1,650 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 035-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 035-class's 15 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 035-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 035-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 035-class and Type 039-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Type 035-class's 57 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 035-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 035-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 035-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 035-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.