Type 039 vs Virginia
Overview
The Type 039 and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 4.1x the Type 039's 1,700 tons. The Type 039 reaches 15 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. The Type 039 carries a crew of 60 vs 135 for the Virginia. Submerged displacement is 2,250 tons for the Type 039 vs 7,900 tons for the Virginia. The Type 039 can dive to 300 m compared to 240 m for the Virginia.
The Type 039 was produced in 13 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Type 039 was commissioned in 1998, 6 years before the Virginia (2004).
| 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 |
| United States submarine, introduced in 2004, utilizes a pump-jet propulsor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,800 million |
| Displacement | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 74.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric, 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 6,930 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 039-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 039-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Type 039-class's 60 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Type 039-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Virginia-class's 240 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 039-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.