Japanese Navy Submarines
Sōryū class LOA 276′ /84.1 m TDISP 4,200 tons submerged (12 active, service since 2009) distinguished by the “X” shaped stern planes/rudders 
Oyashio class LOA 268′ / 81.7 m TDISP 4,000 tons submerged (11 built, 2 now training subs, service since 1998) 
Harushio class LOA approx. 254′ / 77.4 m TDISP 2,750 tons submerged (7 retired, service 1990-2017)
JS Asashio SS-589 (1997-2017) Lengthened to 285′ and displacement increased to 3,700 tons when it received Swedish-designed Air Independent Propulsion. 
Yushio class LOA 249′ / 75.9 m TDISP 2,450 tons submerged (10 retired, 1 preserved service 1980-2008)
Akishio SS-579 (1986-2004) Museum boat at JMSDF Kure Museum since 2007. 
The Searchers 