Type 094 Jin Class
Type: Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation)
Overview
The Type 094 (Jin class) is China's primary nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), carrying 12 JL-2 submarine-launched ballistic missiles capable of striking targets at ranges up to 7,200 km. It forms the sea-based leg of China's nuclear triad. Six Type 094/094A submarines are believed to be in service, with the 094B variant expected to carry the longer-range JL-3.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~120 |
|---|---|
| power | Nuclear pressurized water reactor |
| length | 135 m |
| missiles | 12× JL-2 SLBM (7,200 km range) |
| max_speed | 20+ knots |
| displacement | 11,000 tonnes submerged |
| diving_depth | 300+ m |
| torpedo_tubes | 6× 533mm for Yu-4/Yu-6 torpedoes |
Operators
- China
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