Harushio vs Type 209

The Harushio and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,450 tons for the Harushio vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Harushio reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. The Harushio carries a crew of 75 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,200 tons for the Harushio vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Harushio can dive to 550 m compared to 500 m for the Type 209. The Harushio was produced in 7 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Harushio was commissioned in 1990, 19 years after the Type 209 (1971).

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
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1971, displaces 1,285 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 68 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Displacement 2,450 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 77.4 m â—‰
Beam 10.5 m â—‰
Crew 75 â—‰
Max depth 550 m â—‰
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 1,285 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 11.0 knots â—‰
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 64.4 m â—‰
Beam 6.5 m â—‰
Crew 36 â—‰
Max depth 500 m â—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW)
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Harushio-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Harushio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Harushio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Harushio-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Harushio-class and Type 209-class have?
The Harushio-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Harushio-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 550 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 500 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harushio-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Harushio-class.