Type 041

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2008
Total Production : 64

The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 041, also known as Type 039A and NATO codename Yuan, is a new diesel-electric submarine leveraging influence from both Type 039G and Russian-made Kilo submarines. The new submarine features a new rubber anti-sonar coating which could provide outstanding reduction of acoustic signature. The Type 041 lead ship entered sea trials in 2005 and some reports suggest that technical problems have delayed its commissioning by the PLAN. A second ship is also under construction. Wuhan Shipbuilding Industry Company is responsible for the construction of both ships. As of late 2013, the PLAN official plans call for the procurement of 28 boats of the Type 041 beyond 2020.

The 4,000-ton Type 041 is equipped with six 533mm torpedo tubes at the bow which can launch Yu-6 wire-guided torpedoes, YJ-82 anti-ship missiles and mines. The propulsion system is based on diesel-electric engines but according to other sources the Type 041 might be the first Chinese conventionally-powered attack submarine (SSK) provided with an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. All in, the Type 041 class is intended to carry out oceanic missions as the replacement for aging Romeo and Ming conventionally-powered boats. The Pentagon's 2008 China Military Report forecasted that Yuan-class boats should enter service by 2010 but they did in 2008.

Model Status Year Produced
Type 041 Active 2008 36
Type 041A Active 2022 28



Type 041

Group : Attack Submarines
Status : Active
Also Known As : Hangor, S26T, Type 039A, Yuan
Origin : China
Contractor : Wuchang Shipyard
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2008
Total Production : 36

The PLAN commissioned eight Type 041 conventionally-powered submarines between 2008 and 2013. A second batch of 17 submarines were commissioned between 2015 and 2023.

In early 2015 Pakistan and China agreed on the sale of eight Yuan class submarines with four to be built in Pakistan under the S20 program worth $5 billion. In July 2016 Thailand ordered three S26T submarines under a $1 billion deal.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
ChinaActive 25/25
PakistanActive 2/8 Submarines ordered in April 2015
ThailandPlanned 1/3 Submarines (3 S26T) ordered by Thailand in 2016
Specifications
Notes
Crew 65
Torpedo Tubes 6
Dimensions
Length 75 meter
Mass
Displacement Submerged 3,600 ton
Performance
Max Operating Depth 250 meter
Speed
Top Speed Submerged 20 knot
Gear
Anti-Ship Missiles
CM-708
YJ-18
YJ-82
Torpedoes
Yu-3
Yu-4
Yu-6
Listing
Ship Status Com Decom
327 Active 2008
328 Active 2009
329 Active 2010
330 Active 2011
331 Active 2012
332 Active 2012
333 Active 2013
334 Active 2013
335 Active 2015
336 Active 2015
337 Active 2016
338 Active 2016
339 Active 2017
340 Active 2017
341 Active 2018
342 Active 2018
343 Active 2019
344 Active 2019
Listing
Ship Status Com Decom
345 Active 2020
346 Active 2020
347 Active 2021
348 Active 2021
349 Active 2022
350 Active 2023
351 Active 2024
Hangor Active 2023
#2 Active 2024
#3 Under Construction 2025
#5 Under Construction 2025
#4 Under Construction 2026
#6 Under Construction 2026
#7 Planned 2027
#8 Planned 2028
#1 Under Construction 2023
#2 Under Construction 2026
#3 Planned 2031



Type 041A

Group : Attack Submarines
Status : Active
Also Known As : S20, Type 039C, Yuan II
Origin : China
Contractor : Wuchang Shipyard
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : July 2022
Total Production : 28

The Type 041A is an improved version expected to enter service in the 2014-2015 timeframe and may include a new air-independent propulsion (AIP) system. The PLAN plans call for the procurement of 20 boats by 2035.

The program suffered several delays and the first boat was commissioned in July 2022.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
ChinaActive 5/20
PakistanPlanned 8
Specifications
Notes
Crew 65
Torpedo Tubes 6
Dimensions
Length 75 meter
Mass
Displacement Submerged 4,000 ton
Performance
Max Operating Depth 300 meter
Speed
Top Speed Submerged 20 knot
Gear
Anti-Ship Missiles
CM-708
YJ-18
Torpedoes
Yu-3
Yu-4
Yu-6
Listing
Ship Status Com Decom
352 Active July 2022
353 Active 2023
354 Active 2024
355 Under Construction 2025
356 Under Construction 2026
357 Under Construction 2026
358 Under Construction 2027
359 Under Construction 2027
360 Under Construction 2028
361 Under Construction 2028
362 Under Construction 2029
363 Under Construction 2029
376 Planned 2030
377 Planned 2030
378 Planned 2031
379 Planned 2031
380 Planned 2032
381 Planned 2032
382 Planned 2033
383 Planned 2033

News

Thursday, 3 October, 2024
Chinese Sunken Submarine Was a Type 41 Boat Equipped with Hybrid Propulsion

The Washington Times reported the discovery of a hybrid power plant on a Type 041 nuclear submarine that sank in the Wuhan area this spring.

Friday, 22 July, 2022
PLA Navy Commissions First Type 041A AIP-Powered Stealth Submarine

Following days of rumors, an anonymous source close to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed to Chinese media that China had, in fact, recently commissioned a new type of submarine.

Friday, 7 July, 2017
Chinese Navy Develops Silent Submarine Propulsion System

A top Chinese naval engineer has revealed that China is fitting the Chinese Navy's next-gen submarines with a cutting-edge silent propulsion technology, putting them "way

Thursday, 22 June, 2017
China Mastering AIP Powered Submarines

China has mastered air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology, and the country’s navy submarines can now be equipped with the system to reach the advanced level of similar

Friday, 5 May, 2017
Thailand S26T Submarine Deal to Include CM-708 Anti-Ship Missiles

Thailand and China have signed a contract on the delivery of the first of three submarines that Thailand's naval forces plan to purchase from Beijing over the course of the

Tuesday, 7 March, 2017
Thailand Negotiating Deal to Buy Three Yuan-Class Submarines from China

BANGKOK, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan said on Tuesday the Thai navy's procurement of three Chinese-built submarines is currently in the

Tuesday, 30 August, 2016
Pakistan and China Sign Deal for Eight Yuan II Attack Submarines

The Chinese government will supply eight modified diesel-electric attack submarines to Pakistan by the year 2028.

Tuesday, 5 July, 2016
Thailand Orders Three Yuan Class Submarines from China

Thailand's defense minister confirmed Tuesday that his country's navy will buy three submarines from China for $1 billion, saying that reasonable price and a 10-year payment

Sunday, 11 October, 2015
Pakistan to Buy Eight Yuan II AIP Attack Submarines

China will build four of eight submarines that it will sell to Pakistan in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and the most important city on the Arabian Sea.

Wednesday, 1 April, 2015
Pakistan to Buy Eight Type 041 Submarines from China

The Pakistani government has approved the purchase of eight new submarines from China, with the intent of balancing India’s expanding navy fleet.

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* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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