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Type 039A vs Type 094

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🇨🇳 Type 039A
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Specifications
Type 039A Type 094
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2006 2007
Number built 21 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $750 million
Displacement NA 8,000 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm Unlimited
Length 77.6 m 135.0 m
Beam 8.4 m 13.0 m
Crew 36 140
Max depth 250 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 039A Type 094
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
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) Nuclear, 1 shaft

Overview

The Type 039A and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 039A reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Type 039A vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Type 039A carries a crew of 36 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 3,600 tons for the Type 039A vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Type 094 can dive to 400 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.

The Type 039A was produced in 21 units vs 6 for the Type 094. The Type 039A was commissioned in 2006, 1 years before the Type 094 (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 039A-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 039A-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 039A-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.