Sōryū vs Type 039A
Overview
The Sōryū and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Sōryū reaches 13 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Sōryū vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Sōryū carries a crew of 65 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 4,200 tons for the Sōryū vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A.
The Sōryū was produced in 12 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Sōryū was commissioned in 2009, 3 years after the Type 039A (2006).
| 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) |
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| 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) |
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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.