Type 039 vs Type 039A

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
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
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
Displacement NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 12,000 nm
Length 77.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Max depth 250 m â—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 039-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039-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 039-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.