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Barracuda vs Sōryū

Barracuda vs Sōryū at a glance — displacement 4,765 vs 2,900 tons, length 99 vs 84 m, speed 14 vs 13 knots, crew 60 vs 65.

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Specifications
Barracuda Sōryū
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered attack submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer Naval Group (reactor by TechnicAtome) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2020 2009
Number built 4 units 12 units
Estimated unit price $1,730 million $540 million
Displacement 4,765 tons 2,900 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range Unlimited 6,100 nm at 6 knots
Length 99.5 m 84.0 m
Beam 8.8 m 9.1 m
Crew 60 65
Max depth 350 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Barracuda Sōryū
Armament

4 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes with 20 reloads for: F21 Artemis heavyweight torpedoes, MdCN land-attack cruise missiles (range over 1,000 km), Exocet SM39 Mod2 anti-ship missiles, and FG29 multi-influence mines. Can embark up to 15 special-forces commandos via a removable dry deck shelter with the PSM3G swimmer delivery vehicle.
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines
Propulsion 1 x K15 pressurised-water reactor, 150 MW; 2 turbo-generators; pump-jet propulsion 1-shaft 2× Kawasaki 12V 25/25 SB-type diesel engines, 4× Kawasaki Kockums V4-275R Stirling engines (3,900 hp surfaced, 8,000 hp submerged)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Barracuda-class has greater displacement at 4,765 tons compared to the Sōryū-class's 2,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Barracuda-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Sōryū-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Barracuda-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sōryū-class has a range of 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Barracuda-class is longer at 99.5 meters compared to the Sōryū-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barracuda-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Barracuda-class's 60 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Barracuda-class is more expensive at approximately $1.7 billion per unit compared to the Sōryū-class at $540 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barracuda-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Barracuda-class.