Type 094 vs Type 209
The Type 094 and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 6.2x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Type 094 reaches 20 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Type 094 vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Type 094 carries a crew of 140 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 11,000 tons for the Type 094 vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Type 094. The Type 094 was produced in 6 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $750M for the Type 094 vs $285M for the Type 209. The Type 094 was commissioned in 2007, 36 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 8,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 135.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear, 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 094-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 094-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 094-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.