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Ghadir vs Oyashio

Overview

The Ghadir and the Oyashio are both Submarine classes.

The Oyashio displaces 2,750 tons โ€” 24:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Ghadir reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Oyashio. The Ghadir carries a crew of 7 vs 70 for the Oyashio. Submerged displacement is 125 tons for the Ghadir vs 3,500 tons for the Oyashio.

The Ghadir was produced in 20 units vs 11 for the Oyashio. The Ghadir was commissioned in 2007, 9 years after the Oyashio (1998).

Iranian midget submarine, 117 tons displacement, uses diesel-electric propulsion.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
Category Submarine
Type Midget submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization
Year introduced 2007
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1998
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 117 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots โ—‰
Length 29.0 m โ—‰
Beam 9.0 m โ—‰
Crew 7 โ—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller
Armament
  • 2 ร— 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Displacement 2,750 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots โ—‰
Length 81.7 m โ—‰
Beam 8.9 m โ—‰
Crew 70 โ—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric: 2 Kawasaki 12V25S diesel engines, 2 Kawasaki alternators, 2 Toshiba motors; 3,400 hp (2,500 kW) surfaced, 7,750 hp (5,780 kW) submerged
Armament
  • 6 ร— HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Oyashio-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Oyashio-class?
The Oyashio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Oyashio-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Oyashio-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Oyashio-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.