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Type 035 vs Type 039

Type 035 vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 1,650 vs 1,700 tons, length 76 vs 74 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 57 vs 60.

Type 035 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 035
Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039
Specifications
Type 035 Type 039
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipyard Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1974 1999
Number built 23 units 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,650 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Length 76.0 m 74.9 m
Beam 7.6 m 8.4 m
Crew 57 60
Max depth 300 m 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Type 035 Type 039
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)
  • 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
Propulsion Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW) diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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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.