Type 039A vs Virginia
Overview
The Type 039A and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Type 039A reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Type 039A vs 99,999 for the Virginia. The Type 039A carries a crew of 36 vs 135 for the Virginia. Submerged displacement is 3,600 tons for the Type 039A vs 7,900 tons for the Virginia. The Type 039A can dive to 250 m compared to 240 m for the Virginia.
The Type 039A was produced in 21 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Type 039A was commissioned in 2006, 2 years after the Virginia (2004).
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Wuchang Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 21 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
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| 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 | 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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| 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 039A-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 039A-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 039A-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 039A-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 039A-class or Virginia-class?
The Type 039A-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 250 meters compared to the Virginia-class's 240 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 039A-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.