Oyashio vs Virginia
Overview
The Oyashio and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 2.5x the Oyashio's 2,750 tons. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 135 for the Virginia. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 7,900 tons for the Virginia.
The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 26 for the Virginia. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 6 years before the Virginia (2004).
| Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States submarine, introduced in 2004, utilizes a pump-jet propulsor. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,800 million |
| 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 | 6,930 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Oyashio-class's 2,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Oyashio-class's 81.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Oyashio-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.