Sōryū vs Type 039A

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
Chinese diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2006, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Profile of Type 039A
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2006
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Max depth NA
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 NA
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm
Length 77.6 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 36
Max depth 250 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-82 or YJ-18 anti-ship missiles
  • Long-range land-attack cruise missiles
  • Naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sōryū-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Sōryū-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 039A-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sōryū-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sōryū-class or Type 039A-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Sōryū-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sōryū-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Sōryū-class.