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Type 093 submarine
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · People's Republic of China · 1994
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Type 093 submarine
Type 093 submarine Photo: Darkranch23 at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
45
Sonar & Sensors
40
Firepower
55
Speed
60
Diving Depth
50
Endurance
70
Survivability
45
Land-Attack Capability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators1 countries
Quantity9
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
3/3
Post-Cold War
25/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
45
Sonar & Sensors
40
Firepower
55
Speed
60
Diving Depth
50
Endurance
70
Survivability
45
Land-Attack Capability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Type 093 submarine
Production
1994–
Quantity
9
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
attack submarines (ssn) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationNuclear-powered attack submarine
  • Submarine TypeAttack submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardBohai Shipyard, Huludao
  • Laid Down1994
  • Commissioned2006
  • Boats in Class9
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Submerged Displacement6,675 t
  • Length108.5 m
  • Beam11 m
  • Draft7.5 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionNuclear
  • Reactor Typepressurized water reactor
  • Nuclear-PoweredYes
  • Propulsor Typepump-jet (type 093B)
  • Top Speed (submerged)55 kn
◇Diving & Endurance1MOD.1
  • Complement (crew)100
◆Armament5MOD.5
▤Sensors3MOD.3
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed9
  • Active9
  • Under Construction5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Production started
  2. 2000Entered service
32
years in service
9
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anechoic coating: A type of sonar-absorbing material applied to submarines to reduce their acoustic signature. It consists of rubber or other materials with properties that minimize sound reflection.
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.
Sonar system mounted on submarine's flanks to detect targets.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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