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Type 095 vs Type 209

Type 095 vs Type 209 at a glance — displacement 7,900 vs 1,285 tons, length 110 vs 64 m, speed 15 vs 11 knots.

Specifications
Type 095 Type 209
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Bohai Shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced -- 1971
Number built 1 unit 68 units
Estimated unit price NA $285 million
Displacement 7,900 tons 1,285 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 11.0 knots
Range Unlimited 11,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 110.0 m 64.4 m
Beam 12.5 m 6.5 m
Crew -- 36
Max depth NA 500 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 095 Type 209
Armament
  • Torpedoes
  • cruise missiles
  • anti-ship missiles
  • anti-submarine missiles
  • mines
  • 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
Propulsion 1×200 MW(45000hp) Nuclear reactor 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 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 095-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 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.