Hai Lung vs Hai Shih
Overview
The Hai Lung and the Hai Shih are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung vs 1,570 tons for the Hai Shih. The Hai Lung reaches 12 knots vs 20 knots for the Hai Shih. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Hai Lung vs 11,000 for the Hai Shih. The Hai Lung carries a crew of 67 vs 81 for the Hai Shih.
The Hai Lung was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Hai Shih. The Hai Lung was commissioned in 1987, 14 years after the Hai Shih (1973).
| Taiwanese submarine, introduced in 1987, displaces 2,376 tons and has a crew of 67. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Wilton-Fijenoord |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $250 million |
| Commissioned by Taiwan in 1973, the US-built *Hai Shih*-class submarine serves primarily in a training role and is distinguished by its World War II-era Tench-class hull. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric training submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,376 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 66.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 67 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp |
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| Displacement | 1,570 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 81 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries, 2 × low-speed... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Hai Shih-class's 1,570 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Hai Lung-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Hai Shih-class have?
The Hai Shih-class has a larger crew complement of 81 compared to the Hai Lung-class's 67 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Hai Shih-class?
Both the Hai Lung-class and Hai Shih-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.