09III/09IV (093/094) Nuclear Submarine Thread

[hkvaryag]

Some say it is an AUV or AUV model test, but AUV doesn't need such traditional sail, so it may be...........

 

[Maikeru]

Some say it is an AUV or AUV model test, but AUV doesn't need such traditional sail, so it may be........... View attachment 132086

X-rudders, as expected for 09V. Hmm...

 

[Blitzo]

X-rudders, as expected for 09V. Hmm...

Well, I think we can expect X tails on 09VI as well, not to mention the supposed mini nuke if it is real. That is to say, the model itself (if it is real or representative of any real project, which it may well not be), could be anything.

 

[gelgoog]

The proportions make it look like a nuclear submarine of some sort. And it looks like an SSN.

 

[by78]

Some say it is an AUV or AUV model test, but AUV doesn't need such traditional sail, so it may be........... View attachment 132086

See here. It's a model built to verify steering algorithms, among other things, and therefore not specific to any naval program or platform.

 

[escobar]

Today’s photo, is it the first or second of the year?

Imagery update (28 June)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1810412648397525008

 

[grulle]

This as well, what do you guys think? 095?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Also, in front of one of those halls is what might be a new submarine stern section.<br><br>Best I can tell, the hull section at its widest point is about 12m. If accurate, could be part of one of the new Type 095/096 class boats rumored to be on the way. <a href="

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[THX 1138]

Is 12m too wide to be the tail section of a Type 094 class submarine?

 

[grulle]

Is 12m too wide to be the tail section of a Type 094 class submarine?

Chinese wiki says 094 is 12.5m to 13m wide. English wiki says 11.8m. Both CHinese and english wiki say 093 is 11m wide. So looks too wide to be another 093B.

 

[ismellcopium]

Has there been any rumour of whether 095 or 096 is likelier to begin construction first?

Also it would seem weird to me for a random stern section to be placed outside.. wouldn't it be assembled inside the hall?