Olympics-class submarine

The Olympics class is a class of Chinese submarines.[1] The first submarine was visible on a video February 8 2022 on Chinese social media.[2] The official name of the class is not known, but the nickname Olympics class refers to that the video become public during the time for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.[1] The submarine was filmed on Yangtze River downstream from Wuhan, where two submarine shipyards are located.[2]

Class overview
NameOlympics class
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
General characteristics
TypeSubmarine
LengthEstimated 40 to 50 m (131 ft 3 in to 164 ft 1 in)[1]

The length of the submarine is estimated in the range 40 to 50 m (131 ft 3 in to 164 ft 1 in).[1]

References
  1. "'Olympics Class': New Mystery Submarine Class Spotted In China". Covert Shores / H I SuttonX. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  2. "China's New Submarine Is Unlike Anything In Western Navies". Covert Shores / H I SuttonX. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
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