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Arihant vs Type 094

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Specifications
Arihant Type 094
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Ship Building Centre (SBC) Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2016 2007
Number built 4 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $470 million $750 million
Displacement 6,000 tons 8,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 111.0 m 135.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 13.0 m
Crew 95 140
Max depth 450 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Arihant Type 094
Armament
  • 12 x K15 SLBM
  • 4 x K-4 SLBM
  • 24 x K15 SLBM
  • 8 x K-4 SLBM
  • 8 x K-5 SLBM
  • 6 x 21" (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
Propulsion 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft Nuclear, 1 shaft

Overview

The Arihant and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 6,000 tons for the Arihant vs 8,000 tons for the Type 094. The Arihant reaches 15 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Arihant vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Arihant carries a crew of 95 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 7,000 tons for the Arihant vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Arihant can dive to 450 m compared to 400 m for the Type 094.

The Arihant was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $470M for the Arihant vs $750M for the Type 094. The Arihant was commissioned in 2016, 9 years after the Type 094 (2007).

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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.