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Type 094 submarine
Photo: CSR Report RL33153 China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress by Ronald O'Rourke dated Febr · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · People's Republic of China · 2010
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Type094submarine

Type 094 submarine
Type 094 submarine Photo: CSR Report RL33153 China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress by Ronald O'Rourke dated Febr · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
75
Missile Payload
60
Survivability
70
Endurance
90
Diving Depth
85
Sensors
65
Reliability
60
Second-Strike Capability
70
Strategic Impact
75
Technology
80
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerBohai Shipyard
CategoryBallistic Missile Submarines (SSBN)
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
72
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) MASS Rating
4/5
Modern Era
22/33
All-Time
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
75
Missile Payload
60
Survivability
70
Endurance
90
Diving Depth
85
Sensors
65
Reliability
60
Second-Strike Capability
70
Strategic Impact
75
Technology
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category.
01 / Overview
Type 094 submarine
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Quantity
6
Unit Price (current)
$750.0M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES (SSBN) · MODERN ERA
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$750.0M
Inflation: +%0
72
ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ballistic missile submarines (ssbn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationType 094
  • Submarine TypeBallistic missile submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardBohai Shipyard
  • Commissioned2007
  • Boats in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Surfaced Displacement8,000 t
  • Submerged Displacement11,000 t
  • Length137 m
  • Beam13 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
  • Test Depth400 m
  • Complement (crew)133
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Unit Cost750,000,000 USD
  • First of Class2007
⬢Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Active6
  • Under Construction2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Ballistic missiles are rocket‑propelled weapons that follow a ballistic trajectory after launch, delivering warheads over long distances; submarine‑launched variants (SLBMs) are fired from submerged submarines.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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