Type 035 vs Type 209

Overview

The Type 035 and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,650 tons for the Type 035 vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Type 035 reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. The Type 035 carries a crew of 57 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 2,110 tons for the Type 035 vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Type 035.

The Type 035 was produced in 23 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Type 035 was commissioned in 1974, 3 years after the Type 209 (1971).

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
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1971, displaces 1,285 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 68 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Displacement 1,650 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range NA
Length 76.0 m
Beam 7.6 m
Crew 57
Max depth 300 m
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 1,285 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 64.4 m
Beam 6.5 m
Crew 36
Max depth 500 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW)
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 035-class has greater displacement at 1,650 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 035-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 035-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 035-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 035-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 035-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 035-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 035-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Type 035-class.