Many thanks, so the pump jet is not clearly visible even in the high res version?
09V/09VI (095/096) Nuclear Submarine Thread
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They'll probably stretch the submarine with an additional module at some point, like we've seen with the Virginia and Seawolf.
That does look like VLS space before the sail to me.
excellent. So, basically Chinese Seawolf in dimensions. I wouldn't worry too much about the VLS size. if they felt the need for a SSGN, they can easily stretch this to "Jimmy Carter" length and have a much larger VLS section.
This is the first Chinese submarine designed and produced after China achieved competitiveness in nuclear industry supply chain, precision manufacturing, high end steel and sensors. So, they are finally able to produce something as large as the original seawolf, but with more modern machining tools, sensors and compute.
This is the first Chinese submarine designed and produced after China achieved competitiveness in nuclear industry supply chain, precision manufacturing, high end steel and sensors. So, they are finally able to produce something as large as the original seawolf, but with more modern machining tools, sensors and compute.
A reminder: I'm not sure what your license agreement is for acquiring satellite imagery, but I suspect you might face the same issues as Naval News. Making the image public might not be permitted either, especially since your website is visible on the photo.
Based on a 12.5m diameter and 110m length, I think it's better to say that it is slightly larger than a Seawolf.
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Let @TopolMSS27 worry about it, and you don't need to worry. I am sure TopolMSS27 knows what he/she is doing
There does appear to be a square like area before the sail. I 'm not too convinced about behind the sail at the moment, particularly as one of the tie-offs goes to that area. But who knows.
Even at 30cm it's hard to tell due to shadows, and even adding exposure to it as Deino has, and I have done here, doesn't give much.
The length given is approximate - it actually came in at 107 metres - and that is allowing for pumpjet propulsion.
It makes sense for them to spend at least a year to test out and redesign, before going to mass-production.
Based on the Virginia SSN programme, it would be another 4-5 years before we see the first mass-produced Type-095A.
But note that back then, the USA wasn't in any particular rush because they had underwater dominance, in addition to the surface navy. In addition design technology (and the ability to make design changes) is way better today.
I hope that's the case, and I'm really grateful he shared the photo, but I don't want it to cause him any trouble.