Oyashio vs Walrus
Overview
The Oyashio and the Walrus are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,750 tons for the Oyashio vs 2,450 tons for the Walrus. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Walrus. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 49 for the Walrus. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 2,800 tons for the Walrus.
The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 4 for the Walrus. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 8 years after the Walrus (1990).
| Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 1998, displaces 2,750 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Dutch diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1990, powered by three SEMT Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number built | 4 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 |
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| Displacement | 2,450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots |
| Length | 67.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 49 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Walrus-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Walrus-class's 2,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-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 Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Walrus-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 67.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Walrus-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Walrus-class's 49 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Walrus-class?
The Oyashio-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Walrus-class.