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Naval ForcesChina

Type 094 (Jin)

Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarineIn serviceFielded 2010Pending verification

Also known as: Jin class, Type 09-IV

Naval ForcesCHN
Type 094 (Jin)
Photo: CSR Report RL33153 China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeNuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Alternative designationsJin class, Type 09-IV
Date of introduction2010
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew140Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length125 m410 ftMed[1]
Beam12.5 m41 ftMed[1]
Displacement (submerged)8,500 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion1 x 90-MW pressurized-water nuclear reactorMed[1]
Armament
Torpedo System: torpedo tubes6 x 533mm Bow TubesMed[1]
ArmamentJL-2 (CSS-N-14); Yu-3 TorpedoMed[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteThere is no unclassified information on the types of Sonar onboard the Type 094 class submarines.Med[1]
Variants
Type 094AThe Type 094A is a variant with a modified and improved sail. The sail appears to incorporate features from one installed on a modified Type 093.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
JL-2 (CSS-N-14)Intercontinental-Range Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Med[1]
Range
7,200 km4,474 mi · 3,888 nmi
Quantity
12
Type
Intercontinental-Range Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Guidance
Astro-inertial with Beidou
Warhead
1 nuclear warhead
Length
13 m
Yu-3 TorpedoAcoustic homing torpedo
Med[1]
Range
13 km8 mi · 7 nmi
Quantity
12 ea
Type
Acoustic homing torpedo
Guidance
active/passive acoustic homing
Warhead
205 kg
Speed
35 kt
Length
7.8 meter
Summary

The Type 094 Class (Jin Class) Chinese Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) is a class of ballistic missile submarine developed by China for the People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force. Type 094 succeeds the Type 092 submarine.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Type 094 Class (Jin Class) Chinese Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-06 Added photo (Public domain)