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Seawolf vs Type 095

Seawolf vs Type 095 at a glance — displacement 8,600 vs 7,900 tons, length 108 vs 110 m, speed 18 vs 15 knots.

Seawolf submarine side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Seawolf
Specifications
Seawolf Type 095
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 1997 --
Number built 3 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $3,000 million NA
Displacement 8,600 tons 7,900 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 108.0 m 110.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 12.5 m
Crew 140 --
Max depth 490 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Seawolf Type 095
Armament
  • 8 x 26.5-inch torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk land attack missile
  • Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • Mk 48 guided torpedo
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines
Propulsion 1 S6W PWR 220 MW (300,000 hp), 1 secondary propulsion submerged motor, 2 steam turbines 57,000 shp (43 MW), 1 shaft, 1 pump-jet propeller 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Seawolf-class or Type 095-class?
The Seawolf-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Type 095-class's 7,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Seawolf-class or Type 095-class?
The Seawolf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 095-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Seawolf-class or Type 095-class?
Both the Seawolf-class and Type 095-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Seawolf-class or Type 095-class?
The Type 095-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Seawolf-class's 108.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Seawolf-class or Type 095-class?
The Seawolf-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 095-class.