Type 094 vs Type 209

Overview

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).

Type 094

Chinese ballistic missile submarine, introduced in 2007, displaces 8,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2007
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $750 million
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Type 209

German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1971, displaces 1,285 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 68 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
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Type 094

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
Armament
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM

Type 209

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)
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines

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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.

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