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).
| 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 | 1,050 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 |
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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.