Satellite imagery reveals giant sailless Chinese submarine hinting at next-gen hull design

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Satellite imagery reveals giant sailless Chinese submarine hinting at next-gen hull design
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Satellite imagery from Shanghai's JN Shipyard shows a large sailless submarine with an X-form stern and possible pumpjet propulsion, indicating a high-speed, low-profile design that could be part of China’s next-gen submarine efforts; exact role, whether crewed or uncrewed, and how it fits with Type 095/CSSC concepts remain unclear, but it underscores ongoing PLA Navy modernization toward quieter, more capable underwater platforms.

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