| Name: | Astute-class | Type 039A (Yuan-class) |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Nuclear-powered attack submarine | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Origin: | United Kingdom | China |
| Produced: | 2001 | 2006 |
| Unit cost: | 2.1 million $ | - |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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Astute-class and Type 039A (Yuan-class)
Specifications
| Displacement: | 7,400 - 7,800 t (submerged) | 3,600 t |
| Range: | unlimited | - |
| Speed surfaced: | - | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Speed submerged: | 30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph) | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Depth: | 300 m (984 ft 3 in) | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Crew: | 98 | 65 |
Displacement
Dimensions
| Length: | 97 m | 77.6 m |
| Beam: | 11.3 m | 8.4 m |
| Draft: | 10 m | 6.7 m |
Images
Astute-class
Type 039A (Yuan-class)
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