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Oyashio vs Victor III

Oyashio vs Victor III at a glance — displacement 2,750 vs 6,990 tons, length 81 vs 107 m, speed 12 vs 14 knots, crew 70 vs 100.

Oyashio submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Oyashio
Victor III submarine side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Victor III
Specifications
Oyashio Victor III
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation Sudomekh Shipyard
Year introduced 1998 1978
Number built 11 units 25 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,750 tons 6,990 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 81.7 m 107.1 m
Beam 8.9 m 10.0 m
Crew 70 100
Max depth NA 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Oyashio Victor III
Armament
  • 6 × HU-605 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • 2 bow torpedo tubes, 650 mm (6 weapons – Type 88R / SS-N-16 Stallion ASW missiles, Type 65-76 torpedoes)
  • 4 bow torpedo tubes, 533 mm (18 weapons – Type 83RN / Type 53-65K / USET-80 torpedoes, Type 84RN / SS-N-15 Starfish ASW missiles, VA-111 Shkval rocket torpedoes, MG-74 Korund and Siren decoys, or up to 36 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 One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Oyashio-class's 2,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Oyashio-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Oyashio-class's 81.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Victor III-class have?
The Victor III-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Oyashio-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.