Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) vs China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang
Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang leads on max speed (25 vs 17 kn). Several Russia and China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3)
Wins 2/4 |  China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | N/A | 12 |
| Torpedo tubes | 6 | 6 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 73.8 m | 110 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 2,350 t | 7,000 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 17 kn | 25 kn ✓ |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 20 kn | 30 kn ✓ |
| Range (nmi) | 7,500 nmi | N/A |
| Test depth (m) | 300 m | 300 m |
| Complement | 52 | 100 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 70 ✓ | 6 |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher max speed? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang has the higher max speed at 25 kn.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) has the higher test depth at 300 m.
Which has the higher torpedo tubes? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) has the higher torpedo tubes at 6.
Which has the higher submerged speed? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang has the higher submerged speed at 30 kn.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) has the higher units built at 70.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) has the higher operator countries at 8.
Is the Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) better than the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang? +
On the public specs we track, Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang are closely matched, Rubin Design Bureau Kilo-class (Project 636.3) leads on units built, operator countries, while China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 093 Shang leads on max speed, submerged speed. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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