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Hai Lung-class submarinelarger figure on 0 of 3
Oscar-class submarinelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source66.9 m (219 ft 6 in)[source]
maximum
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Hai Lung-class submarine | Oscar-class submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp[source] | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%[source] 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts[source] |
| Name | Chien Lung or Hai Lung[source] | Oscar II class[source] |
| Builders | Wilton-Fijenoord[source] | Sevmash[source] |
| Operators |
155 m (508 ft 6 in) maximum[source]
Submerged
Single sourceSurfaced
Single source2376 t (surfaced) 2660 t (submerged)[source]
Submerged · source measurement 3
Single sourceSubmerged · source measurement 4
Single sourceMaximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single source20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) (submerged) 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (surfaced)[source]
Maximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Republic of China Navy[source]
Soviet Navy Russian Navy[source] |
| Succeeded by | Hai Kun class[source] | Yasen class[source] |
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| Built | 1982–1986[source] | 1975–2022, may be restarted[source] |
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| In commission | 1987–present[source] | 1980–present[source] |
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| Planned | 20 (2 949, 18 949A)[source] |
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| Completed | 14 (2 949, 11 949A, 1 09852)[source] |
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| Active | 6 (modernization of some boats to 949AM)[source] |
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| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine[source] | Nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine[source] |
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| Test depth | 300 m (980 ft)[source] | 600 m[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | Type 1001 radar Sonar Elodone Octopus, Type 20026 towed array, DUUX-5 Elbit TIMNEX 4CH(V2) electronic support measures (ESM) system[source] | — |
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| Armament | 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes 28 torpedoes /missiles AEG SUT 264 torpedo (dual purpose - wire-guided, active/passive homing) Mark 48 torpedo UGM-84 Harpoon (2014)[source] | 4 × 533 mm (21.0 in) and 2 × 650 mm (26 in) torpedo tubes in bow 28 × 533 mm and 650 mm weapons, including RPK-2 Vyuga (SS-N-15 Starfish) anti-submarine missiles with 15 kt nuclear warheads and RPK-6 Vodopad/RPK-7 Veter (SS-N-16) anti-submarine missiles with 200 kt nuclear warhead or Type 40 anti-submarine torpedo or 32 ground mines 24 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) cruise missiles with 750 kilograms (1,650 lb) HE or 6 × 100 Mt Poseidon nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed drones[source] |
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| Country of origin | Taiwan[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
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| Preceded by | — | Papa class Charlie class[source] |
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| Canceled | — | 6 (2 incomplete, 4 never laid down)[source] |
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| Laid up | — |
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| Lost | — |
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| Retired | — | 5?[source] |
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| Endurance | — | 120 days[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | Oscar II[source] |
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Surfaced · source measurement 1
Single sourceSurfaced · source measurement 2
Single source12,500/14,700 tonnes surfaced 16,500/19,400 tonnes submerged[source]
15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) surfaced 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) submerged[source]