Sōryū vs Taigei
The Sōryū and the Taigei are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,900 tons for the Sōryū vs 3,000 tons for the Taigei. The Sōryū reaches 13 knots vs 13 knots for the Taigei. The Sōryū carries a crew of 65 vs 70 for the Taigei. The Sōryū was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Taigei. Cost per hull is $540M for the Sōryū vs $635M for the Taigei. The Sōryū was commissioned in 2009, 13 years before the Taigei (2022).
| 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.