The Type 094 SSBN with pump-jet

[Kompromat]

Lala, isn't AIP for the classic diesel engines, whereas Pump-jet is a completely new form of propulsion technology (minus the propeller, as in other diesel/nuclear subs) I read a paper on it long long time back. Maybe I'm confusing many things together.

There are AIP/Pumpjet hybrids too.

 

[Hyperion]

Now I get it............ a simple concept in the books, however, would be hell to apply fluid dynamics calcs on that level of engineering.

Lala, pumpjet is fluid-dynamics issue. AIP/PJ hybrid, a completely different thing. Both are non related yet complementary in the sense of a "submarine". This pumpjet issue is a very old concept, however, very difficult to apply at such level of engineering.

Trust me, have solved millions of differential equations regarding this!

There are AIP/Pumpjet hybrids too.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Type 093B: test platform for Type 095

Type 094B: test Platform for Type 096

 

[Huawei]

Type 093B: test platform for Type 095

Type 094B: test Platform for Type 096

Do you know what the difference between them will be?

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Do you know what the difference between them will be?

The Type 093B/094B are the Type 093/094 variants with the implemented technologies from the coming Type 095/096.

 

[Martian2]

Is pump jet more silent than traditional propeller?

Yes, except for directly behind the submarine.

Also, pump jet is suitable for nuclear submarines where power isn't a problem.

While pump jet has been experimented upon diesel-electric subs, it is too heavy, less efficient, and a drain on the diesel-electric submarine batteries.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

According to the US report, it is the 5th Type 094 boats, and the satellite pic was taken on October 2013.

Is This China’s 5th Type 094 SSBN Under Construction? | Open Source IMINT

Well, i wonder if this can be the Type 094B improved variant with the pump-jet feature.

BTW, it is logical that China will test its pump-jet technology on the current Type 094/093 platform first before it goes to the coming Type 096/095 platform.

 

[cnleio]

A very old pic, China submarine base

 

[Nishan_101]

Pakistan, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia JV with China on Submarines is needed...

 

[Nishan_101]

I am sure if the program is finalized for:
SSBN: 7000 Tons
SSKs: 3500 Tons
SSKs: 1600-1800 Tons
Coastal - SSKs: 0700 Tons
SSG-Sub: 110-210 Tons
Rescue Submarine

Pakistan, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and may be Morocco will join in this program.

I am sure the program cost will be far less...

 

[UKBengali]

I am sure if the program is finalized for:
SSBN: 7000 Tons
SSKs: 3500 Tons
SSKs: 1600-1800 Tons
Coastal - SSKs: 0700 Tons
SSG-Sub: 110-210 Tons
Rescue Submarine

Pakistan, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and may be Morocco will join in this program.

I am sure the program cost will be far less...

China is unlikely to sell SSBNs to anyone.

 

[Fsjal]

If China's SSN and SSBN fleet use pump jet, they could be as silent as the Russian and Americans.

 

[Beidou2020]

If China's SSN and SSBN fleet use pump jet, they could be as silent as the Russian and Americans.

What does the Russians and Yankees use?

 

[Beast]

What does the Russians and Yankees use?

pumpjet too.