The Type 095 (Chinese designation: 09-V) is a planned class of third-generation nuclear attack submarines for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. It is anticipated that the Type 095 submarine will have a substantially reduced acoustic signature, within an improved hull design.[1][2][3]

Class overview
NameType 095
BuildersChina Shipbuilding Industry Corporation Bohai Shipyard, Huludao
OperatorsPeople's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force
Preceded byType 093
General characteristics
TypeAttack submarine
Installed powerNuclear reactor
RangeUnlimited
ArmamentTorpedoes, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine missiles, mines

Compared to the Type 093, the Type 095 will have a more advanced nuclear reactor, VLS cells and greater number of advanced sensors such as new active/passive flank array sonar and low- and high-frequency towed sonar array. Additionally, it is also speculated that Type 095 submarines may act as a potential underwater escort for any future Chinese aircraft carrier task forces.[1]

It is reported that Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industrial Corporation will be building the submarines in a new plant in the Huludao, Liaoning province.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Chen, Ta-chen (6 December 2006). "Chinese fast developing advanced submarines". Taipei Times: 8. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  2. ^ Warship 2007, p.167
  3. ^ "China's Quest for a Superpower Military". Backgrounder #2036. The Heritage Foundation. May 17, 2007. Archived from the original on October 12, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  4. ^ Mizokami, Kyle (24 April 2017). "China Is Building the World's Largest Submarine Factory". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 23 July 2020.

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