OVERVIEW:The Type 093(NATO reporting name: Shang-class) is a class of nuclear-powered attack submarines deployed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force.

DETAILS:The improved Type 093G (reported as Type 093A by Western analysts) is longer than the Type 093. The 093G is now confirmed having a vertical launching system (VLS) for YJ-18 supersonic anti-ship missiles, and anti-ship variants of the CJ-10 cruise missile.

Type 093G includes a vertical launching system for YJ-18 anti-ship missiles, and a longer teardrop hull with a "wing-shaped cross-section" for improved speed and stealth.

SOURCES: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. "Type 093 Submarine - Wikipedia." n.d. Accessed September 9, 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_093_submarine. 