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Sōryū vs Type 039A

Sōryū vs Type 039A at a glance — displacement 2,900 vs 2,300 tons, length 84 vs 77 m, speed 13 vs 12 knots, crew 65 vs 36.

Sōryū submarine side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Sōryū
Type 039A submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039A
Specifications
Sōryū Type 039A
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Wuchang Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2009 2006
Number built 12 units 21 units
Estimated unit price $540 million NA
Displacement 2,900 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 6 knots 12,000 nm
Length 84.0 m 77.6 m
Beam 9.1 m 8.4 m
Crew 65 36
Max depth NA 250 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sōryū Type 039A
Armament
  • 6 × HU-606 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • Type 89 torpedo
  • Harpoon (missile)
  • Mines
  • 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
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) Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine)
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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 2,300 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.