Oyashio vs Sōryū

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
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2009, displaces 2,900 tons.
Profile of Sōryū
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2009
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $540 million
Displacement 2,750 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range NA
Length 81.7 m
Beam 8.9 m
Crew 70
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 2,900 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 6 knots
Length 84.0 m
Beam 9.1 m
Crew 65
Propulsion 1-shaft 2× Kawasaki 12V 25/25 SB-type diesel engines, 4× Kawasaki Kockums V4-275R Stirling engines (3,900 hp surfaced, 8,000 hp submerged)
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Oyashio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Oyashio-class's 2,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Oyashio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Oyashio-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Oyashio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Oyashio-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Oyashio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Oyashio-class's 81.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Oyashio-class and Sōryū-class have?
The Oyashio-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Sōryū-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oyashio-class or Sōryū-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Oyashio-class.