2900t class submarine
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This is a new class of diesel-electric submarine being built in Japan for use by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It is believed to be an evolved form of the Oyashio class submarine, the latest SSK operated by the JMSDF, with a larger displacement.
[edit] Specifications
- Displacement:
- 2,900 tons surfaced
- 4,200 tons submerged
- Dimensions:
- Length: 84 m
- Beam: 9.1 m
- Draft: 8.5 m
- Maximum speed
- 13 knots surfaced
- 20 knots submerged
- Propulsion: 1 shaft diesel electric
- Armament
- Torpedoes: 6 × 21 inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes. Carries Type 89 or Type 80 ASW torpedoes, or Sub-Harpoon missiles.
[edit] Boats
| Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS??? (8116) | 31 May 2005 | October 2007 | March 2009 |
| SS??? (8117) | March 2006 | October 2008 | March 2010 |
| SS??? (8118) | March 2011 | ||
| SS??? (8119) | March 2012 |
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Current and future combatant ship classes of the JMSDF
| DDH : Destroyer Helicopter | 13500t class | Shirane class | Haruna class |
| DDG : Guided Missile Destroyer | Atago class | Kongō class | Hatakaze class | Tachikaze class |
| DD : Destroyer | 5000t class | Takanami class | Murasame class | Asagiri class | Hatsuyuki class |
| DE : Destroyer Escort | Abukuma class | Yubari class | Ishikari |
| SS : Submarine | 2900t class | Oyashio class | Harushio class |
| See also | List of combatant ship classes of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
