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Harushio vs Walrus

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Specifications
Harushio Walrus
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij
Year introduced 1990 1990
Number built 7 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,450 tons 2,450 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 77.4 m 67.7 m
Beam 10.5 m 8.4 m
Crew 75 49
Max depth 550 m 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Harushio Walrus
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
  • 4 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 20 x Honeywell Mk 48 torpedoes or Honeywell NT 37 C/D/E torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon SSM
  • 40 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 (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries

Overview

The Harushio and the Walrus are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,450 tons for the Harushio vs 2,450 tons for the Walrus. The Harushio reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Walrus. The Harushio carries a crew of 75 vs 49 for the Walrus. Submerged displacement is 3,200 tons for the Harushio vs 2,800 tons for the Walrus. The Harushio can dive to 550 m compared to 300 m for the Walrus.

The Harushio was produced in 7 units vs 4 for the Walrus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Harushio-class's 2,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Harushio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Harushio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Harushio-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 67.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Harushio-class and Walrus-class have?
The Harushio-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Walrus-class's 49 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Harushio-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 550 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harushio-class or Walrus-class?
The Harushio-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Walrus-class.