Sōryū class submarine

Sōryū class submarine

The "Sōryū class submarine" or "16SS" is a new class of diesel-electric submarine being built in Japan for use by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It is an evolved form of the Oyashio class submarine, currently the latest type of conventionally-powered submarine operated by the JMSDF, and it will have a larger displacement than any previous class of submarine used by post war Japan. It can be best visually distinguished from the Oyashio class by the X-shape of the tail planes.

The class will also have an Stirling AIP (4V-275R MkII, power out 75kW) licensed built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries system, allowing it to stay submereged for longer periods of time. [cite web| url=http://www.janes.com/news/defence/naval/jni/jni071206_1_n.shtml|title=First Improved Oyashio-class boat takes to the water| publisher=Jane's Information Group|date=2007-12-06| accessdate=2007-12-09]

Boats

References and notes

External links

* [http://m3i.nobody.jp/military/soryumenu.html Japanese website with Diagram]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/2900ton.htm Globalsecurity.org]
* [http://homepage2.nifty.com/nishidah/e/dtc0212.htm Website on the Imperial Japanese Navy: JMSDF vessels]


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