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Oyashio vs Type 039

Oyashio vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 2,750 vs 1,700 tons, length 81 vs 74 m, speed 12 vs 15 knots, crew 70 vs 60.

Oyashio submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Oyashio
Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039
Specifications
Oyashio Type 039
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1998 1999
Number built 11 units 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,750 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 15.0 knots
Length 81.7 m 74.9 m
Beam 8.9 m 8.4 m
Crew 70 60
Max depth NA 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Oyashio Type 039
Armament
  • 6 × HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • 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
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 diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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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.