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Type 091 vs Type 095

Type 091 vs Type 095 at a glance — displacement 4,000 vs 7,900 tons, length 98 vs 110 m, speed 12 vs 15 knots.

Specifications
Type 091 Type 095
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 --
Number built 5 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,000 tons 7,900 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 98.0 m 110.0 m
Beam 10.6 m 12.5 m
Crew 75 --
Max depth 300 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 091 Type 095
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3 torpedo
  • Yu-6 torpedo
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines
Propulsion 1 x 48 megawatt nuclear reactor 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor
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Former operators · 5 built
Former operators · 1 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 091-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class has greater displacement at 7,900 tons compared to the Type 091-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 091-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 091-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 091-class or Type 095-class?
Both the Type 091-class and Type 095-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Type 091-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Type 091-class's 98.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 091-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 091-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 095-class.