Foxtrot vs Sōryū
The Foxtrot and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 6,100 for the Sōryū. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 51 years before the Sōryū (2009).
| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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| 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Sōryū-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Sōryū-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Sōryū-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Sōryū-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Sōryū-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Sōryū-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Sōryū-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Sōryū-class.