Chinese 094 Submarine with Distinctive 'Turtle Back' Design Remains Frontline Nuclear Deterrent Despite Inferior Performance to US, Russia

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The Chinese Type 094 nuclear submarine was recently spotted in the Taiwan Strait, drawing attention to its unique feature of a 'turtle back' designed to accommodate ballistic missiles. Despite its strategic nuclear strike capability, a defense report highlights its inferior stealth and diving performance compared to US and Russian counterparts. With limited numbers and no immediate replacements, the Type 094 submarine will continue to be China's frontline nuclear deterrence, even with its outdated design. The more advanced Type 096 submarine is currently under development. The defense report also discusses China's various nuclear submarine models, including the Type 091, 093, 095 for attack submarines, and the Type 092, 094, 096 for ballistic missile submarines.

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