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Type 094 Jin-Class Submarine

Brand: China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
Category: Submarines
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Power Nuclear Reactor (Pressurized Water Type)
Stealth Anechoic coating, hull streamlining
Weapons 12 × JL-2 SLBMs, torpedoes
Sensors Bow and flank sonar arrays, ESM suite

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1. General Information

Name / Class	Type 094 / Jin-Class
Country of Origin	China
Type	Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN)
Manufacturer	China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
Operators	People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)
In Service	2007
Status	Active

2. Dimensions & Design

Length	135 m
Beam (Width)	12.5 m
Draught / Draft	12.5 m
Displacement (Surfaced)	8,000 tons
Displacement (Submerged)	11,000 tons
Hull Material	High-Strength Steel
Crew	~120

3. Propulsion & Performance

Power Source	Nuclear Reactor
Engine / Reactor Type	Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
Propulsion System	Single Propeller / Pump-Jet (uncertain)
Speed (Surfaced)	20 knots
Speed (Submerged)	25 knots
Range	Unlimited (Nuclear)
Endurance	90+ days submerged
Operational Depth	300 m
Test Depth	400 m
Maximum Depth	500 m (approx.)

4. Armament

Torpedo Tubes	6 × 533 mm
Torpedoes / Missiles	Yu-6 torpedoes, JL-2 SLBMs
Cruise / Ballistic Missiles	JL-2 / JL-3 (under integration)
Mines	Capable
Decoys / Countermeasures	Acoustic decoys, jammers

5. Sensors & Electronics

Sonar System	Bow, flank, and towed array sonar
Radar	Surface navigation radar
Combat Management System	Indigenous CMS suite
Electronic Warfare System	ESM + ECM suite
Communication Systems	VLF, UHF, Satellite
Navigation Systems	Inertial + BeiDou GPS

6. Stealth & Defense

Anechoic Coating	Yes
Noise Reduction Features	Vibration-isolated machinery
Magnetic Signature Reduction	Yes
Acoustic Signature Level	Moderate (improved over Type 092)

7. Payload & Capacity

Weapons Payload	12 × SLBMs + Torpedoes
Special Forces Accommodation	No
UUV / Drone Capability	Limited

8. Notable Technologies

Reactor / AIP Type	Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
Automation Level	Semi-Automated
Special Features	SLBM Launch System, Improved Hull Quieting

9. Operational History

Major Deployments	South China Sea, Western Pacific
Combat / Exercises	Strategic Deterrence Patrols
Upgrades	JL-3 Missile Integration (Ongoing)

10. Cost & Production

Unit Cost	USD 750 Million–1 Billion
Number Built	6 Units
Production Period	2000–Present

11. Media & Credits

Image / Video Source

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Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10
Electronic Warfare 8 / 10
Technology 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10

PROS

Long-range nuclear deterrent capability
Extended submerged endurance (nuclear propulsion)
Modern SLBM armament (JL-2 / JL-3)
Improved stealth compared to earlier Type 092
Strengthens China’s second-strike capability

CONS

Higher acoustic signature than Western SSBNs
Limited global patrol experience
Missile range still shorter than Trident II
Communication vulnerabilities during deep patrols
Lacks advanced quieting tech of newer designs

Type 094 Jin-Class Submarine: China’s Nuclear Deterrent

The Type 094 submarine, known by NATO as the Jin-class, is China’s second-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designed to provide a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Developed by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and entering service in the mid-2000s, it represents a significant step in Beijing’s quest for a modern, survivable nuclear triad.

Powered by a pressurized water nuclear reactor, the Type 094 can remain submerged for months, offering extended patrol endurance and operational flexibility. Its primary armament consists of 12 JL-2 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), each with an estimated range of 7,200–8,000 kilometers—capable of reaching parts of the continental United States from patrol zones near China’s coastline.

The submarine’s design incorporates a hydrodynamically improved hull and anechoic coating to reduce acoustic signatures, though Western analysts note that it remains noisier than its U.S. and Russian counterparts like the Ohio-class or Borei-class. Advanced sonar arrays and communications systems allow the Type 094 to conduct both strategic deterrence and intelligence-gathering operations in the South China Sea and beyond.

Operationally, Type 094 submarines are believed to operate from the Yulin Naval Base on Hainan Island, providing direct access to deep waters for deterrent patrols. China has reportedly built six of these submarines, with ongoing modernization and integration of the next-generation JL-3 missile, expected to extend strike range significantly.

Type 094 Jin-Class Submarine Price in United State

While not available for export, defense analysts estimate each Type 094 submarine costs between USD 750 million and 1 billion, depending on configuration and missile complement.

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