Los Angeles vs Oyashio
The Los Angeles and the Oyashio are both Submarine classes. The Los Angeles displaces 6,082 tons — 2.2x the Oyashio's 2,750 tons. The Los Angeles reaches 15 knots vs 12 knots for the Oyashio. The Los Angeles carries a crew of 129 vs 70 for the Oyashio. Submerged displacement is 6,927 tons for the Los Angeles vs 3,500 tons for the Oyashio. The Los Angeles was produced in 62 units vs 11 for the Oyashio. The Los Angeles was commissioned in 1976, 22 years before the Oyashio (1998).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1976, displaced 6,082 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 62 units |
| Estimated unit price | $900 million |
| Displacement | 6,082 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 110.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 129 ◉ |
| Max depth | 450 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S6G nuclear reactor (150–165 MW), 2 × steam turbines (30,000–33,500) shp, 1 × shaft, 1 × secondary propulsion motor 325 hp (242 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,750 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 81.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric: 2 Kawasaki 12V25S diesel engines, 2 Kawasaki alternators, 2 Toshiba motors; 3,400 hp (2,500 kW) surfaced, 7,750 hp (5,780 kW) submerged |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Los Angeles-class or Oyashio-class?
The Los Angeles-class has greater displacement at 6,082 tons compared to the Oyashio-class's 2,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Los Angeles-class or Oyashio-class?
The Los Angeles-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Los Angeles-class or Oyashio-class?
The Los Angeles-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Oyashio-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Los Angeles-class or Oyashio-class?
The Los Angeles-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Oyashio-class's 81.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Los Angeles-class and Oyashio-class have?
The Los Angeles-class has a larger crew complement of 129 compared to the Oyashio-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Los Angeles-class or Oyashio-class?
The Los Angeles-class has been built in greater numbers with 62 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.