Qing-class submarine
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The Chinese submarine with the hull number 201 is a Chinese diesel–electric auxiliary submarine. It is used to test systems and technologies, including test launching ballistic missiles (SLBM).[2] 201 is the sole member of its class, designated Type 032 (NATO reporting name: Qing).[1]
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Preceded by | Type 031 submarine |
History | |
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Name | 201 |
Builder | Wuhan Shipyard |
Laid down | 2008[1] |
Launched | 9 September 2010[1] |
Commissioned | 16 October 2012[1] |
Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type 032 |
Type | Auxiliary submarine |
Displacement | 3,797 tons (surfaced)[1] |
Length | 92.6 metres (304 ft)[1] |
Beam | 10.6 metres (35 ft)[1] |
Draught | 7.0 metres (23.0 ft)[1] |
Installed power | Diesel-electric[1] |
Armament | Ballistic missile launch tube |
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