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Oyashio vs Type 039A

Overview

The Oyashio and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.

The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A.

The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 8 years before the Type 039A (2006).

Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons.
Profile of Oyashio
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, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Profile of Type 039A
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 6 × HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
Displacement NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm
Length 77.6 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 36
Max depth 250 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 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

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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 0 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.