People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force - Wikipedia
China's first ballistic missile submarine, Type 092 submarine (Xia-class), was laid down in 1978, launched in 1981 and commissioned by 1983. Its primary weapon is the JL-1 SLBM, with 12 launch tubes, as well as six 533 mm tubes for self-defense.
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, …
2024年9月26日 · China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank pierside in the spring and the Chinese Navy tried to conceal the loss, according to two US defense officials. The attack submarine was the...
Type 094 submarine - Wikipedia
The Type 094 (Chinese: 09-IV型核潜艇; Chinese designation: 09-IV; NATO reporting name: Jin class) is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines developed by China for the People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force.
China Launches Its Most Sophisticated Submarine to Date
2024年8月21日 · A Chinese shipyard in Wuhan has launched a submarine which is likely to be the country's most advanced non-nuclear type. The new boat is larger than existing ones and is the first in the country to feature X-form rudders.
Chinese Naval Developments 2024 - Part 2: Subs, support, industry
6 天之前 · Notably the submarine displayed an x-tail rudder arrangement, a Chinese first. Riddles over incident and Chinese interest in small nuclear submarines The new design caused a minor storm in debates among enthusiasts, when Tom Shugart, an American defence analyst and former submariner, in late July suggested the boat may have been involved in an ...
China Submarine 'Sinking': Why Beijing's Denials 'Mean Little'
2023年10月6日 · An unconfirmed report emerged this week of a deadly maritime disaster in the Yellow Sea, off China's coastline, in which a People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy submarine was allegedly fatally...
China Submarine Capabilities - The Nuclear Threat Initiative
2024年8月13日 · While the PLAN is currently developing its nuclear-powered submarine capabilities, its diesel-electric submarine fleet remains the backbone of China’s submarine forces. According to United States government reports, the PLAN is expected to grow its fleet to 65 submarines by 2025.
China Quietly Launches Most Advanced Submarine - Newsweek
2024年8月22日 · China has recently launched what could be its most advanced diesel-electric submarine, according to a report. Besides diesel-electric submarines, China operates six nuclear-powered ballistic...
Type 039A submarine - Wikipedia
The Type 039A submarine [a] (NATO reporting name: Yuan class) is a class of diesel-electric submarine in China's People's Liberation Army Navy. [8] It is China's first AIP powered submarine. [9] The Yuan class is the successor of the Song class submarine. [10]
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say
2024年9月27日 · A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in its dock earlier this year while under construction, in a major setback for the Chinese military, according to US defence officials.