The Type 094 (Jin-class) is a new class of ballistic missile submarine developed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. The first-of-class was constructed at Huludao Shipyard in Huludao, Liaoning Province and launched in July 2004. At least two are confirmed to have been launched.
The Type 094 submarine is capable of carrying 12 of the more modern JL-2s with a range of approximately 8,000 km, and is capable of targeting some of the Western Hemisphere from close to the Chinese coast. The Type 094 is believed by some western analysts to incorporate a great deal of Russian technology and will replace the Type 092 submarine (NATO reporting name: Xia class) for the People's Liberation Army Navy.
In its 2008 assessment of China's military, the United States Department of Defense estimated that one Type 094 "may soon enter service", and that "up to five" would be in service by 2010. The United States government has expressed concern over these submarines, saying that the Chinese government has not been transparent enough about the program.| Type 094 - Jin Class | |
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| Builders: | Bohai Shipyard, Huludao |
| Operators: |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Preceded by: | Type 092 (Xia class) |
| Succeeded by: | Type 096 Tang class |
| In service: | 2010 |
| Building: | 2 - 3 |
| Planned: | 5 (projected) |
| Completed: | 2 (minimum) |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 8,000 tons surfaced , 9,000 tons submerged |
| Length: | 133 m |
| Propulsion: | Nuclear reactor, 1 shaft |
| Speed: | 20+ kts |
| Range: | Unlimited |
| Armament: | Torpedoes: six 533 mm bow tubes Missiles: 12 JL-2 SLBM 16 JL-2 SLBM (Type 2) 20-24 JL-2 SLBM (Type 3) |
