China China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
Type 094 Jin
China's second-generation nuclear ballistic-missile submarine, forming the sea-based leg of its nuclear triad, armed with JL-2 and later JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missiles. It succeeded the single Type 092 Xia as the PLA Navy's primary strategic deterrent platform.
In service since 2007 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
300
m depth
26
kn
11,000
t
140
crew
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Chinese state channel
State export agencies (NORINCO/CATIC); limited availability to Western-aligned states.
Channel: State export agency
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2007. Status: active · ~6 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Type 094 Jin can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 12 |
|---|---|
| Torpedo tubes Number of torpedo tubes (submarines and some surface ships). | 6 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 135 m |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 6 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin used for? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin is a submarine typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin cost? +
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 094 Jin: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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