Taigei-class Submarine

The Taigei-class submarines (29SS) is a new class of submarine in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is the successor design to the Sōryū-class. It will be complemented by the Asakaze-class nuclear submarines.

Unit Run

 * JS Taigei (SS-513)
 * JS Hakugei (SS-514) - fitting out
 * JS Unnamed (SS-515) - under construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-516) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-517) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-518) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-519) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-520) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-521) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-522) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-523) - planned for construction
 * JS Unnamed (SS-524) - planned for construction

Related Development

 * Sōryū-class

Comparable Vessels

 * Attack-class
 * Invincible-class
 * Type 214 Submarine
 * Victoria-class