Oyashio vs Type 209
The Oyashio and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Oyashio displaces 2,750 tons — 2.1x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 27 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Type 209-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Type 209-class?
The Oyashio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Type 209-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Type 209-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.