Sōryū vs Taigei

Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2009, displaces 2,900 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2009
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $540 million
Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2022, utilizes lithium-ion batteries for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2022
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $635 million
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
Displacement 3,000 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range NA
Length 84.0 m
Beam 9.1 m
Crew 70
Propulsion lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 18 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class has greater displacement at 3,000 tons compared to the Sōryū-class's 2,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Sōryū-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Sōryū-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Taigei-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Sōryū-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sōryū-class and Taigei-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Sōryū-class's 65 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Taigei-class is more expensive at approximately $635 million per unit compared to the Sōryū-class at $540 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sōryū-class or Taigei-class?
The Sōryū-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.