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Harushio vs Sōryū

Harushio vs Sōryū at a glance — displacement 2,450 vs 2,900 tons, length 77 vs 84 m, speed 12 vs 13 knots, crew 75 vs 65.

Sōryū submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Sōryū
Specifications
Harushio Sōryū
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1990 2009
Number built 7 units 12 units
Estimated unit price NA $540 million
Displacement 2,450 tons 2,900 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range NA 6,100 nm at 6 knots
Length 77.4 m 84.0 m
Beam 10.5 m 9.1 m
Crew 75 65
Max depth 550 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Harushio Sōryū
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines
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) 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 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.