Type 091
Chinese submarine class
Also known as: Han
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The Type 091, also known as the Han class, is a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines developed by China. The first of these submarines was commissioned in 1974, with four more following over the next two decades. These submarines are based partly on Soviet designs and are primarily equipped with torpedoes for hunting enemy submarines. They can also be fitted with anti-ship missiles. The Type 091 submarines reflect China's strategic aim to project power in waters near its coast.12
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