Type 093 Shang
Type: Nuclear Attack Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation)
Overview
The Type 093 Shang class is China second-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine. The improved 093A and 093B variants feature a vertical launch system for cruise missiles, improved quieting, and enhanced sensors. While still considered noisier than Western counterparts, each successive variant has shown significant acoustic improvements.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 11 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 100 |
| speed | 30+ knots (submerged) |
| length | 110 m |
| reactor | Pressurized water reactor |
| armament | 6x 533mm torpedo tubes, YJ-18 VLS (093B) |
| displacement | 7,000 tonnes (submerged, 093B) |
| diving_depth | 400+ m |
Operators
- China
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