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Wakashio, a Harushio-class submarine
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Name | Harushio (はるしお, Spring Tide) class |
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Operators | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
Preceded by | Yūshio class |
Succeeded by | Oyashio class |
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Built | 1987–1997 |
In commission | 1990–2017 |
Completed | 7 |
Retired | 7 |
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Type | Submarine |
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Length |
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Beam | 10 m (32 ft 10 in) |
Draught | 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in) |
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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.