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Ohio vs Oyashio

Overview

The Ohio and the Oyashio are both Submarine classes.

The Ohio displaces 16,764 tons β€” 6.1x the Oyashio's 2,750 tons. The Ohio reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Oyashio. The Ohio carries a crew of 155 vs 70 for the Oyashio. Submerged displacement is 18,750 tons for the Ohio vs 3,500 tons for the Oyashio.

The Ohio was produced in 18 units vs 11 for the Oyashio. The Ohio was commissioned in 1981, 17 years before the Oyashio (1998).

American submarine, introduced in 1981, displaces 16,764 tons and has a crew of 155.
Profile of Ohio
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1981
Number built 18 units
Estimated unit price $2,000 million
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons.
Profile of Oyashio
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1998
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 16,764 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited
Length 170.0 m β—‰
Beam 13.0 m β—‰
Crew 155 β—‰
Max depth 240 m
Propulsion 1Γ— S8G PWR nuclear reactor, 2Γ— geared turbines; 35,000 shp (26 MW), 1x Fairbanks Morse auxiliary diesel, 1Γ— 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor, 1 shaft with seven-bladed screw
Armament
  • 4 Γ— 21 inch (533 mm) Mark 48 torpedo tubes
  • 20 Γ— Trident II D5 SLBM
  • 154 Γ— Tomahawk cruise missiles
  • Harpoon missiles
Displacement 2,750 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 81.7 m β—‰
Beam 8.9 m β—‰
Crew 70 β—‰
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
Armament
  • 6 Γ— HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ohio-class or Oyashio-class?
The Ohio-class has greater displacement at 16,764 tons compared to the Oyashio-class's 2,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Ohio-class or Oyashio-class?
The Oyashio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Ohio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ohio-class or Oyashio-class?
The Ohio-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Oyashio-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ohio-class or Oyashio-class?
The Ohio-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Oyashio-class's 81.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Ohio-class and Oyashio-class have?
The Ohio-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Oyashio-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ohio-class or Oyashio-class?
The Ohio-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.