China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)

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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

11,000

140

crew

Several performance figures for China-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

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.

Interoperability

Mk 41 VLS-class

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.

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

Stronger than 38% of submarines
Torpedo tubes Number of torpedo tubes (submarines and some surface ships).: 6

Stronger than 53% of submarines

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 135 m

Naval

Displacement, speed, endurance and diving depth.

Displacement Standard displacement in tonnes — the ship’s size class. Larger hulls carry more but cost more and are less agile.: 11,000 t
Max speed Top speed in knots (surfaced, for submarines). Higher aids positioning and screening.: 22 kn

Stronger than 59% of submarines
Submerged speed Maximum speed while submerged (submarines). Higher is faster underwater.: 26 kn

Stronger than 82% of submarines
Test depth Maximum rated diving depth (submarines). Deeper is harder to detect and engage. Actual crush depth is classified.: 300 m

Stronger than 55% of submarines
Complement Crew size. Fewer eases manning cost; more may indicate a larger, more capable platform.: 140
Propulsion plant Machinery type — nuclear reactor, gas turbine (COGAG), CODAG, diesel-electric, AIP.: 1x nuclear pressurized-water reactor

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 6

Stronger than 55% of submarines
Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

Stronger than 39% of submarines

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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Frequently asked questions

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.