Sōryū vs Taigei
| 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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| 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 |
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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.