Type 039 vs Type 039A
Overview
The Type 039 and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Type 039 reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. The Type 039 carries a crew of 60 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 2,250 tons for the Type 039 vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Type 039 can dive to 300 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Type 039 was produced in 13 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Type 039 was commissioned in 1998, 8 years before the Type 039A (2006).
| 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 | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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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.