Harushio vs Sōryū

Overview

The Harushio and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,450 tons for the Harushio vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Harushio reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. The Harushio carries a crew of 75 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 3,200 tons for the Harushio vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū.

The Harushio was produced in 7 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. The Harushio was commissioned in 1990, 19 years before the Sōryū (2009).

Japanese diesel-electric submarine, 2,450 tons displacement, uses two Mitsubishi diesel engines.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1990
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 2,450 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range NA
Length 77.4 m
Beam 10.5 m
Crew 75
Max depth 550 m
Propulsion 1-shaft diesel-electric; 2 Mitsubishi-MAN V8/v24-30 MATL diesel engines (1,750 bhp each), 2 alternators (1,850 kW each), 2 tandem Toshiba electric motors (7,220 shp)
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
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

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harushio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Harushio-class's 2,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Harushio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Harushio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harushio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Harushio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harushio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Harushio-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Harushio-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Harushio-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Sōryū-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harushio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Harushio-class.