Preceded by Yūshio class | Succeeded by Oyashio class | |
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Name Harushio (はるしお, Spring Tide) class Subclasses Harushio (SS-583 to 588),Kai-Harushio (SS-589/TSS-3601) | ||
The Harushio class is a diesel-electric submarine class operated by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The design is an evolution from the Yūshio class being slightly larger and with better noise reduction. Asashio, has been modified to test air-independent propulsion (AIP), and the remaining vessels were decommissioned and replaced by the Oyashio-class.
Natsushio, Hayashio, Arashio and Asashio are all named after World War II destroyers.
References
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