Taigei vs Virginia
Overview
The Taigei and the Virginia are both Submarine classes.
The Virginia displaces 6,930 tons — 2.3x the Taigei's 3,000 tons. The Taigei reaches 13 knots vs 15 knots for the Virginia. The Taigei carries a crew of 70 vs 135 for the Virginia.
The Taigei was produced in 4 units vs 26 for the Virginia. Cost per hull is $635M for the Taigei vs $2,800M for the Virginia. The Taigei was commissioned in 2022, 18 years after the Virginia (2004).
| Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2022, utilizes lithium-ion batteries for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $635 million |
| United States submarine, introduced in 2004, utilizes a pump-jet propulsor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,800 million |
| Displacement | 3,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system |
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| Displacement | 6,930 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × S9G nuclear reactor 280,000 hp (210 MW); 2 × steam turbines 40,000 shp (30 MW); 1 × single shaft pump-jet propulsor; 1 × secondary propulsion motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 6,930 tons compared to the Taigei-class's 3,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Taigei-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Taigei-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Taigei-class's 84.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Taigei-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Taigei-class's 70 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is more expensive at approximately $2.8 billion per unit compared to the Taigei-class at $635 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taigei-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.