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Type 035 vs Type 039A

Type 035 vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 1,650 vs 2,300 tons, length 76 vs 77 m, speed 15 vs 12 knots, crew 57 vs 36.

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Specifications
Type 035 Type 039A
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipyard Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1974 2006
Number built 23 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,650 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 76.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 7.6 m 8.4 m
Crew 57 36
Max depth 300 m 250 m
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Armament & Systems
Type 035 Type 039A
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 (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion Type E390ZC-1 diesel engine, 5,200 hp (3,900 kW) Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 035-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Type 035-class's 1,650 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 035-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 035-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 035-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Type 035-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 035-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 035-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 035-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 035-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 035-class has been built in greater numbers with 23 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.