Type 095 vs Type 209

The Type 095 and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Type 095 displaces 7,900 tons — 6.1x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Type 095 reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Type 095 vs 11,000 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 10,700 tons for the Type 095 vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 095 was produced in 1 units vs 68 for the Type 209.

Chinese attack submarine, nuclear reactor producing 200 MW, built by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Year introduced --
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
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
Displacement 7,900 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range Unlimited
Length NA
Beam NA
Crew --
Max depth NA
Propulsion 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor
Armament
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines
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 095-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 095-class has greater displacement at 7,900 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 095-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 095-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 095-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 095-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 095-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Type 095-class's 0.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 095-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 095-class.