Astute vs Type 093

Overview

The Astute and the Type 093 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,400 tons for the Astute vs 6,000 tons for the Type 093. The Astute reaches 10 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 093. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Astute vs 99,999 for the Type 093. The Astute carries a crew of 98 vs 100 for the Type 093. Submerged displacement is 7,800 tons for the Astute vs 6,675 tons for the Type 093. The Type 093 can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Astute.

The Astute was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Type 093. The Astute was commissioned in 2010, 4 years after the Type 093 (2006).

British nuclear-powered submarine, 7,400 tons displacement, entered service in 2010.
Profile of Astute
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer BAE Systems Submarines
Year introduced 2010
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $2,112 million
Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 2006, displaces 6,000 tons.
Profile of Type 093
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2006
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 7,400 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 97.0 m
Beam 11.3 m
Crew 98
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor; MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles
  • Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Displacement 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length 108.5 m
Beam 11.0 m
Crew 100
Max depth 400 m
Propulsion 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Astute-class has greater displacement at 7,400 tons compared to the Type 093-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Astute-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
Both the Astute-class and Type 093-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Astute-class's 97.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Astute-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Astute-class's 98 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Astute-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astute-class or Type 093-class?
Both the Astute-class and Type 093-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.