Arihant vs Type 094
| Indian nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 2016, displaces 6,000 tons and has a crew of 95. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Ship Building Centre (SBC) |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $470 million |
| Displacement | 6,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 111.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 95 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 450 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft |
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| Displacement | 8,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 135.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Arihant-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Arihant-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
Both the Arihant-class and Type 094-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Arihant-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Arihant-class's 95 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Arihant-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 450 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Arihant-class at $470 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arihant-class.