Type 096 submarine
The Type 096 is a projected class of ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) for China's People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force. The submarine is expected to begin construction in the early 2020s and be armed with the JL-3 SLBM.[1][2]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Type 096 |
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Preceded by | Type 094 (Jin class) |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | SSBN |
| Propulsion | Nuclear reactor |
| Armament | JL-3(?) SLBMs. |
References
- "United States Office of the Secretary of Defense: Annual Report To Congress 2017" (PDF). Department of Defense. p. 24.
- "2021 Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" (PDF). Department of Defense. p. 49.
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