Naval Systems

Type 094 / Jin-class ballistic missile submarine

The Type 094 / Jin-class is a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine class. Open-source defense references describe it as China's operational sea-based nuclear deterrent before the Type 096 successor, with boats built at Bohai Shipyard in Huludao and armed around the JL-2 SLBM family.

Profile

Origin
China
Built by
Bohai Shipyard
Type
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine class
Service note
2000s-present
Produced
1999-present
Number built
At least six operational boats reported in open sources
Variants
Type 094, Type 094A, Improved Jin-class

Also Known As

  • Type 094 submarine
  • Jin-class submarine
  • Jin class submarine
  • Type 09IV submarine
  • Type 094 SSBN

Specifications

Length
About 135 m
Beam
About 12.5 m
Speed
Over 20 knots submerged
Armament
12 JL-2 SLBMs
Propulsion
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Role
Sea-based strategic deterrent

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
NTI describes China as operating six Jin-class ballistic missile submarines, with the class forming the country's current operational SSBN force pending the Type 096 follow-on.
Used by
People's Liberation Army Navy

Timeline

Type 094 / Jin-class ballistic missile submarine Key Events

  1. First boat laid down

    GlobalSecurity's boat list shows the first Type 094 boat laid down in 1999 at Bohai Shipyard in Huludao.

    Sources: Type 094 Jin-class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  2. First commissioned

    GlobalSecurity's Type 094 boat list shows the lead boat commissioned in 2007.

    Sources: Type 094 Jin-class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  3. Six operational boats reported

    NTI reported six operational Jin-class ballistic missile submarines and described them as China's current SSBN force.

    Sources: China Submarine Capabilities

Type 094 / Jin-class ballistic missile submarine Images

Related Weapon Systems

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