Huang Xuhua, Father of China‘s Nuclear Submarine, Dies at 98
中国核潜艇之父黄旭华逝世，享年98岁
Huang Xuhua, the chief designer of China’s first nuclear submarine, passed away in Wuhan at the age of 98. His contributions remained largely unknown to the public, even to his own family. Starting in 1958, Huang played a key role in the classified “09 Project,” which led to the development of China’s first nuclear-powered submarine. His legacy as a pioneering scientist in China’s defense industry remains significant.
中国第一代核潜艇总设计师黄旭华在武汉逝世，享年98岁。他的贡献长期不为外界所知，甚至对家人也是秘密。自1958年起，黄旭华便投身于绝密的“09工程”，并成为该项目的核心科学家，成功研制出中国首艘核动力潜艇。他在国防科技领域的卓越贡献影响深远。
