Type 091 vs Victor III
Overview
The Type 091 and the Victor III are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Type 091 vs 6,990 tons for the Victor III. The Type 091 reaches 12 knots vs 14 knots for the Victor III. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Type 091 vs 99,999 for the Victor III. The Type 091 carries a crew of 75 vs 100 for the Victor III. Submerged displacement is 5,100 tons for the Type 091 vs 7,250 tons for the Victor III. The Victor III can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Type 091.
The Type 091 was produced in 5 units vs 48 for the Victor III. The Type 091 was commissioned in 1974, 7 years after the Victor III (1967).
| Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1974, displaces 4,000 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Bohai Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 98.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 75 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 x 48 megawatt nuclear reactor |
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| Displacement | 6,990 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 107.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Type 091-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Type 091-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
Both the Type 091-class and Victor III-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Type 091-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 091-class and Victor III-class have?
The Victor III-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Type 091-class's 75 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Type 091-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 091-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has been built in greater numbers with 48 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Type 091-class.