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01 / Overview
Type 039A submarine
Category
Country
Production
2001–
Quantity
25
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull ClassificationYuan class
- Submarine TypeAttack submarine
- Builder / ShipyardWuchang Shipbuilding Industry Company
- Boats in Class25
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement4MOD.4
- Submerged Displacement3,600 t
- Length77.6 m
- Beam8.4 m
- Draft6.7 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)Yes
- Propulsor Type1 shaft
- Top Speed (submerged)20 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth250 m
- Complement (crew)36
◆Armament5MOD.5
- Torpedo Tubes6
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- Cruise MissilesYes
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
⬢Stealth1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- First of Class2006
- Operators2
◎Fleet Status3MOD.3
- Completed22
- Active22
- Planned25
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
25
years in service
25
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Type 039A submarineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Submarine propulsion system enabling underwater operation without atmospheric oxygen, typically using stored oxidizer or closed-cycle engines.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Cruise missiles are self-propelled, guided weapons launched from platforms like attack submarines (SSNs) to deliver warheads over long distances with precision.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Sonar system mounted on submarine's flanks to detect targets.
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