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Type 094 vs Type 214

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Specifications
Type 094 Type 214
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW)
Year introduced 2007 2007
Number built 6 units 16 units
Estimated unit price $750 million $330 million
Displacement 8,000 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range Unlimited 12,000 nm
Length 135.0 m 65.0 m
Beam 13.0 m 6.3 m
Crew 140 27
Max depth 400 m 400 m
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Armament & Systems
Type 094 Type 214
Armament
  • 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (4 capable of firing Sub-Harpoon missiles)
  • Heavyweight torpedoes and naval mines
Propulsion Nuclear, 1 shaft Diesel-electric with fuel cell air-independent propulsion (AIP)

Overview

The Type 094 and the Type 214 are both Submarine classes.

The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 4.7:1 the Type 214's 1,690 tons. The Type 094 reaches 20 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 214. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Type 094 vs 12,000 for the Type 214. The Type 094 carries a crew of 140 vs 27 for the Type 214. Submerged displacement is 11,000 tons for the Type 094 vs 1,860 tons for the Type 214. The Type 094 can dive to 400 m compared to 400 m for the Type 214.

The Type 094 was produced in 6 units vs 16 for the Type 214. Cost per hull is $750M for the Type 094 vs $330M for the Type 214.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Type 214-class's 1,690 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 214-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 094-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 214-class has a range of 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Type 214-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 094-class and Type 214-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 214-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Type 094-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Type 214-class at $330 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 094-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.