We are investigating the Sōryūclass dieselelectric attack submarine, the backbone of the Japan Maritime SelfDefense Force's underwater fleet. #soryu #submarine #jmsdf

What is the history of the Japanese submarine development programme?
What are the features that make the Sōryūclass, also known as the 16SSclass, superior to its many counterparts?
Why has the submarine not achieved commercial success yet?
What are the capabilities of the Sōryūclass submarines' the Type 89 and Type 18 torpedoes and the UGM84 SubHarpoon missiles?

00:00 Introduction
01:33 Historical background
02:57 Programme history
04:00 Specifications
05:14 Design
09:35 Armament
10:45 Analysis

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