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Submarines2007–present
Ballistic missile submarine
Type 094 submarine is a ballistic missile submarine. It was built by Bohai Shipyard , Huludao , China.
People's Republic of ChinaType 094 submarine
CSR Report RL33153 China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress by Ronald O'Rourke dated February 28, 2014 · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · ModifiedType 094
Bohai Shipyard , Huludao , China
People's Liberation Army Navy
Type 092 submarine
Type 096
$750 million per unit
2007–present
2
6
Ballistic missile submarine
8,000 tonnes (7,900 long tons) surfaced 11,000 tons submerged.
137 m (449 ft 6 in)
13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Nuclear , 1 shaft
30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) submerged (official)
Unlimited
400 m
140
Missiles: 12 JL-2 or JL-3 SLBM
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 137 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Type 094 submarine equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
ChinaPLAN operational Jin-class / Type 094 ballistic-missile submarines reported in the November 2025 specialist assessment. Class total, not a variant split or a 2026 readiness census.