MilitaryOyashio
Submarineconfirmed
The Oyashio class is a series of Japanese diesel-electric attack submarines operated by the JMSDF. The submarines entered service in the late 1990s. The submarines are larger than the earlier Harushio class, to provide space for a flank sonar array.
Specifications
| Type | Submarine |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 81.7 m |
| Speed | 12 kn |
| Crew | 70 |
| Main armament | 6 × HU-605 21 in torpedo tubes with 20 reloads for: ** Type 89 torpedoes ** UGM-84 Harpoon missiles |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 10 | confirmed |
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