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

[Hendrik_2000]

Apparently the photo above is connected with firing of new type torpedo
From Henri K blog
One of the Type 09IIIA Chinese ANSs recently completed testing of a new latest generation torpedo. No details have been communicated at this time.

 

[galvatron]

They could be building more of these. The budget for the navy is still there, but we just cannot see new hulls for new ddg.

 

[yuxiaochen]

The Chinese Batman came home after a night of watching and patrolling the seas.

Had the chance of going inside before it was completed, the interior is fliping huge....

 

[ansy1968]

Had the chance of going inside before it was completed, the interior is fliping huge....

Hi yuxiaochen,

Any news on TYPE 95? usually when a certain type of sub is being featured, it means a new type is being launch or under testing.

 

[yuxiaochen]

Hi yuxiaochen,

Any news on TYPE 95? usually when a certain type of sub is being featured, it means a new type is being launch or under testing.

No clue on the development of type 095

 

[ougoah]

Hi yuxiaochen,

Any news on TYPE 95? usually when a certain type of sub is being featured, it means a new type is being launch or under testing.

Indeed these programs usually only showcase pretty old or relatively standard equipment e.g. HQ-16 (in service for over a decade) or Type 15 (new but nothing of strategic importance about it). However, there's just no evidence it means a new type is introduced into service or nearing service. In this case the 093 is just old now and it's not like it's showing any valuable information or internal footage. Mostly exterior shots that can be found all over the internet anyway.

 

[Broccoli]

They could be building more of these. The budget for the navy is still there, but we just cannot see new hulls for new ddg.

Why build more 093's when 095 is coming sooner than later?

 

[ougoah]

093 production stopped in 2015 and we've not had a single more unit since. A few have undergone refits and upgrades so it's quite unlikely there will be any more 093 built.

 

[SpicySichuan]

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CNN has picked up the story

 

[galvatron]

093 production stopped in 2015 and we've not had a single more unit since. A few have undergone refits and upgrades so it's quite unlikely there will be any more 093 built.

This is good news, as that would mean the budget was invested into more newer models.