Japan welcomes lithium-ion battery powered submarine into service

[TomSea]

Japan welcomes lithium-ion battery powered submarine into service
Stacy Liberatore

Japan welcomes its first submarine powered by lithium-ion batteries into service that provides longer endurance at speeds up to 20 knots while submerged

    Ouryu is Japan's first lithium-ion battery powered submarine

    The vessel was welcome into service last week, but first launched in 2018

    It hit speeds of 20 knots while submerged and 13 knots on the surface

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Ouryu was christened in June of 2018 (pictured), but was recently brought into service on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The technology requires less maintenance and provides longer endurance at high speeds while submerged compared to lead-acid batteries

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I'm not sure if having the 'Rising Sun' emblem is acceptable. I think not actually, by those they conquered in WWII.

[Elderberry]

The  lithium-ion batteries replaced lead-acid batteries. It is still a diesel-electric submarine.

[catfish1957]

I'm not sure if having the 'Rising Sun' emblem is acceptable. I think not actually, by those they conquered in WWII.

I kind of see your point, but a more militant stronger Japenese military helps us counter the Chicoms.

I give it a pass.