Oyashio vs Sōryū
Overview
The Oyashio and the Sōryū are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,750 tons for the Oyashio vs 2,900 tons for the Sōryū. The Oyashio reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Sōryū. The Oyashio carries a crew of 70 vs 65 for the Sōryū. Submerged displacement is 3,500 tons for the Oyashio vs 4,200 tons for the Sōryū.
The Oyashio was produced in 11 units vs 12 for the Sōryū. The Oyashio was commissioned in 1998, 11 years before the Sōryū (2009).
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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.