Well, this report by Christopher Carlson you linked also says that the Type 095 is expected to reach only the capabilities of the Improved Akula I, and the Type 096 is is only expected to have similar capabilities to the first Borei SSBN launched in 2008. Perhaps some of the specific claims it deduces for Chinese nuclear subs are defensible, but the report's appraisal of their overall capabilities heavily undermines its credibility and objectivity.
This 2023 US naval war college report estimates the 93B to be on par with Sierra I. Not sure how that compares to the LA class in terms of noise. but the Sierras were very capable subs, made of titanium.
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