The submarine is the fourth Taigei class submarine, and the 31st built at Kawasaki Kobe shipyard after World War II.
It provides superior submerged operation and propulsion performance, and has high water pressure resistance by using high strength steel for its pressure hull. Additionally, it has new type of engines. It also has lithium-ion battery systems for increased underwater endurance, a variety of automated systems, improved surveillance capabilities using high-performance sonar, increased stealth capabilities, enhanced safety measures and several facilities for female crew members.
The submarine's construction timetable and specifications are as follows:
Electric propulsion motor (1) Armament Underwater launch tubes Other Submarine snorkel
Sonar
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