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.
Chinese Naval Developments 2024 - Part 2: Subs, support, industry
Jan 7, 2025 · While less spectacular than naval developments for the Chinese submarine fleet, the auxiliary fleet saw three major events in 2024. The first and most important is ongoing construction of new submarine salvage ships of two varieties. GSI Longxue so far has produced three hulls of the new Type 927 submarine support ship (ASR).
China Quietly Launches Most Advanced Submarine - Newsweek
Aug 22, 2024 · There are 48 diesel-electric-powered submarines in the Chinese Navy's service, and almost half of them (21) belong to the 3,600-ton Type 039A/B, according to a report released last year by the...
China Submarine Capabilities - The Nuclear Threat Initiative
Aug 13, 2024 · The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China possesses both a nuclear-powered submarine fleet and a robust diesel-electric submarine fleet. While the PLAN is currently developing its nuclear-powered submarine capabilities, its diesel-electric submarine fleet remains the backbone of China’s submarine forces.
China Launches Its Most Sophisticated Submarine to Date
Aug 21, 2024 · 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.
China’s New Submarine Is Unlike Anything In Western Navies
Feb 15, 2022 · Since a video was leaked of a new Chinese submarine on February 8, analysts have been trying to make sense of it. While the Chinese Navy’s (PLAN) overall submarine expansion has been towards larger submarines, notably nuclear-powered ones, this new boat does not fit the expected trend. It may be sophisticated, but it is also small.
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]
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.
US military partner upgrades navy with China-made submarines
18 hours ago · In this photo provided by Pakistan's navy, the first 'Hangor'-class submarine is launched in Wuhan, China, on April 26, 2024. Pakistan has signed a deal with China to acquire eight such submarines.
Did China Really Lose a Nuclear Submarine? | Military.com
Oct 13, 2023 · Now comes a series of reports, repeating articles last week from the UK tabloid the Daily Mail, saying a Chinese submarine crashed in the Yellow Sea on Aug. 21 with the loss of all 55 aboard....