Japanese JS Sōryū Submarine (SS-501 Series) 30-Inch Model
How big is it?
Length about 76 cm / 30.0 in. Drawn to scale; the model outline is a simplified shape.
Model details
- Materials
- Mahogany, Cedar, Teak
- Construction
- Plank-on-frame, built by hand
- Collection
- Battle Ship Models
- Item no.
- CM436
The Japanese JS Sōryū Submarine (SS-501 Series) is a class of Japanese diesel-electric submarines commissioned from 2009 onwards. Measuring approximately 84 meters long and displacing about 2,900 tons submerged, the Sōryū-class is among the largest and most advanced conventional submarines in the world. These submarines employ air-independent propulsion using Stirling engines, granting them extended underwater endurance without surfacing. Armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, they are designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, patrolling Japanese's coastal waters. The Sōryū-class represents Japanese's cutting-edge submarine technology for maritime defense.