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Asashio-class submarine
Photo: PH1 Trinkle, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Attack Submarines (SSN) · Japan · 1964
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Asashio-class submarine
Asashio-class submarine Photo: PH1 Trinkle, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stealth
60
Sonar & Sensors
55
Firepower
65
Speed
50
Diving Depth
70
Endurance
60
Survivability
75
Land-Attack Capability
0
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries Ship & Offshore Structure Company
CategoryAttack Submarines (SSN)
EraCold War
In service1964–1969
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Attack Submarines (SSN) MASS Rating
13/16
Cold War
22/31
All-Time
Attack Submarines (SSN) · 10 axes scored
Stealth
60
Sonar & Sensors
55
Firepower
65
Speed
50
Diving Depth
70
Endurance
60
Survivability
75
Land-Attack Capability
0
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category.
01 / Overview
Asashio-class submarine
Country
Production
1964–1969
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ATTACK SUBMARINES (SSN) · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
attack submarines (ssn) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the attack submarines (ssn) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationSS
  • Submarine TypeAttack Submarine
  • Builder / ShipyardKawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Laid Down1964
  • Commissioned1966
  • Boats in Class4
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Surfaced Displacement1,650 t
  • Submerged Displacement2,150 t
  • Length88 m
  • Beam8.2 m
  • Draft4.9 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
◇Diving & Endurance5MOD.5
  • Test Depth200 m
  • Maximum Operating Depth300 m
  • Submerged Endurance10 day
  • Patrol Duration30 day
  • Complement (crew)80
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Sensors6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
  • First of Class1966
  • Operators1
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed4
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned4
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired4
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1964Production started
  2. 1965Entered service
  3. 1969Production ended
62
years in service
5
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Electronic Support Measures/ELectronic INTelligence suite: a sensor system on submarines that detects, identifies, and locates radar and communication emissions for passive threat assessment and tactical advantage.
Sonar system mounted on submarine's flanks to detect targets.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
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