Sōryū vs Type 209
The Sōryū and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Sōryū displaces 2,900 tons — 2.3x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Sōryū reaches 13 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 6,100 nautical miles for the Sōryū vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Sōryū carries a crew of 65 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 4,200 tons for the Sōryū vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Sōryū was produced in 12 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $540M for the Sōryū vs $285M for the Type 209. The Sōryū was commissioned in 2009, 38 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
|
| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Sōryū-class has greater displacement at 2,900 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Sōryū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Sōryū-class's 6,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Sōryū-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Sōryū-class and Type 209-class have?
The Sōryū-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Sōryū-class is more expensive at approximately $540 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sōryū-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Sōryū-class.