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Oyashio vs Type 039A

Oyashio vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 2,750 vs 2,300 tons, length 81 vs 77 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 70 vs 36.

Oyashio submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Oyashio
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Oyashio Type 039A
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1998 2006
Number built 11 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,750 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 12,000 nm
Length 81.7 m 77.6 m
Beam 8.9 m 8.4 m
Crew 70 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Oyashio Type 039A
Armament
  • 6 × HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
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, AIP (Stirling engine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Type 039A-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Type 039A-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.