Collins vs Sōryū

Overview

The Collins and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 3,100 tons for the Collins vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Collins reaches 10 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. Operational range is 11,500 nautical miles for the Collins vs 6,100 for the Sōryū. The Collins carries a crew of 58 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 3,407 tons for the Collins vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū.

The Collins was produced in 6 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. Cost per hull is $555M for the Collins vs $540M for the Sōryū. The Collins was commissioned in 1996, 13 years before the Sōryū (2009).

Australian diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1996, displaces 3,100 tons.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Australian Submarine Corporation
Year introduced 1996
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $555 million
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2009, displaces 2,900 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2009
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $540 million
Displacement 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 11,500 nm at 10 knots
Length 77.4 m
Beam 7.8 m
Crew 58
Max depth 180 m
Propulsion 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 kW)
Armament
  • 6 x 21-inch (530 mm) bow torpedo tubes
  • Mark 48 Mod 7 CBASS torpedoes
  • UGM-84C Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • RWM Italia smart sea mines
Displacement 2,900 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 6 knots
Length 84.0 m
Beam 9.1 m
Crew 65
Max depth NA
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)
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Collins-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Sōryū-class's 2,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Collins-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Collins-class has a longer range at 11,500 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Collins-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Collins-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Collins-class's 58 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Collins-class is more expensive at approximately $555 million per unit compared to the Sōryū-class at $540 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Collins-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Collins-class.