The Taigei-class is a conventionally powered diesel-electric class, but unlike other similarly powered submarines, the Taigeis can stay submerged for much more extended periods of time. On March 9, local time, the new submarine “Taihei” of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was officially commissioned. The submarine has a displacement of 3,000 tons, setting the record for the largest… Continue reading Taigei-class submarine: Japan induct most advanced conventional submarine