China’s nuclear submarines are divided into two categories: “attack nuclear submarines” and “ballistic missile nuclear submarines”. As of 2021, there have been two generations of nuclear submarines officially recognized. Among them, the “Type 094 Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine” can be called one of China’s strongest nuclear submarines and one of China’s most advanced nuclear submarine models. This post will lead you to understand the Type 094 nuclear submarine, as well as the latest Type 096 nuclear submarine reported on the Internet, as well as the earlier Type 093, Type 092, and Type 091 nuclear submarines!

1. The Type 094 Strategic Nuclear Submarine

The second-generation ballistic missile nuclear submarine designed and built by China is currently one of the most advanced nuclear submarines in China. Compared with the previous generation Type 092 strategic submarine, it has obvious improvements in concealment, sensor and propulsion system reliability. Construction of the first type 094 ballistic missile submarine began in 1999, and later served in the North Sea and South China Sea Fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. In recent years, there have been rumors of China’s third-generation nuclear submarines, that is, the Type 096 ballistic missile nuclear submarine and the Type 095 attack nuclear submarine. Authoritative media, including CCTV, Phoenix Satellite TV Military Intelligence Observation Room, etc., have made reports. Of course, this has not been reported by China. Public acknowledgment by the military. It is said that the performance of the 096 nuclear submarine far exceeds the 094 type and can reach the world’s advanced level. In fact, in the opinion of the editor of maigoo, the development of technology is continuous, and it is an inevitable trend to transfer to the development and construction of the third-generation nuclear submarine. Military fans just wait for the good news.

2. The Type 093 Attack Nuclear Submarine

China’s second-generation attack nuclear submarine, one of the strongest nuclear submarines in China, was established in the mid-to-late 1990s. It was completed and launched in 2001, and the sea trial began around 2003. The first boat handover ceremony was held in December 2006. Comrade Hu Jintao was for it Awarded the military flag. Compared with the first-generation attack nuclear submarine Type 091, the Type 093 boat follows the mature and reliable enclosure rudder, conical tail, single-shaft single propeller, and tail cross rudder on the Type 091 boat, which is the standard conventional layout of the teardrop submarine. However, it avoids the disadvantages of droplet submarines such as “high construction difficulty of pressure hull and difficult arrangement of equipment in the cabin”.

3. The Type 092 Ballistic Missile Submarine

China’s first-generation ballistic missile nuclear submarine was improved from the enlarged hull of the Type 091 attack nuclear submarine, and a ballistic missile compartment was inserted into the hull. In 1988, the boat successfully launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile, making China the fifth country in the world to have an underwater nuclear strike force. A symbol of great power status. In 2009, this type of submarine made its first public appearance at the 60th anniversary military parade of the Chinese Navy.

4. The Type 091 Attack Nuclear Submarine

The first generation of attack nuclear submarines designed and built by China without foreign aid, all components are domestically produced. The boat was developed in August 1965, the overall design began in 1966, and a 1:1 solid model was built. Construction started in 1968, and the overall water test of the first boat was completed in April 1970. On August 23, 1971, the boat sailed to the test sea area for the first time with nuclear power for inspection trials. The Type 091 nuclear submarine greatly improved China’s national defense strength, scientific and technological strength and international prestige at that time.