Oyashio vs Type 039

Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1998
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 1,700 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1998
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,750 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Length 81.7 m â—‰
Beam 8.9 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
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 × HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
Displacement 1,700 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Length 74.9 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 60 â—‰
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion diesel-electric, 1 shaft
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Type 039-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Type 039-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 74.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Type 039-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 039-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.