Ship profile
334
CNS 334 - China - Yuan Class (Type 039A / Type 041)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Yuan Class (Type 039A / Type 041)
Type
Conventional Attack Submarine
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Yuan Type 039A/041 class is the PLAN's main modern AIP diesel-electric submarine family. Air-independent propulsion, heavyweight torpedoes, anti-ship missile options and sonar systems make it a strong sea-denial platform for littoral and regional waters. The class is central to China's conventional submarine force because it pairs endurance improvements with a large production base.
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