Oyashio vs Whiskey

The Oyashio and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Oyashio displaces 2,750 tons — 2.6x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 47 years after the Whiskey (1951).

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
Ex-USSR submarine, introduced in 1951, displaced 1,050 tons, and had a crew of 52 sailors.
Profile of Whiskey
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel–electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Lazurit Design Bureau
Year introduced 1951
Number built 236 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 1,050 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range 8,580 nm at 10 knots
Length 76.0 m
Beam 6.5 m
Crew 52
Max depth 200 m
Propulsion Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors
Armament
  • 6 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes (4 bow + 2 stern)
  • 12 × torpedoes or 22 × mines
  • 1 × single-mounted 25 mm (1.0 in) AA gun
  • 2 × single-mounted 57 mm (2.2 in) AA gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oyashio-class has greater displacement at 2,750 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has a longer range at 8,580 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Whiskey-class?
The Oyashio-class is longer at 81.7 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.