Taigei-class submarine
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The Taigei-class submarine is a modern Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class featuring advanced stealth, sonar, and lithium-ion battery technology for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Taigei-class submarine canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3212259 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Taigei-class submarine Context triple: [Submarine Force, usesEquipment, Taigei-class submarine]
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A.
Oyashio-class submarine
The Oyashio-class submarine is a modern Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class known for its advanced sonar, quiet operation, and service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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B.
Typhoon-class submarine
The Typhoon-class submarine is a Soviet-designed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, famous as the largest submarine ever built and a key component of the USSR’s Cold War nuclear deterrent.
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C.
Sōryū-class submarine
The Sōryū-class submarine is a Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class known for its advanced stealth, air-independent propulsion, and long-range operational capabilities.
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D.
Ula-class submarines
Ula-class submarines are a fleet of small, modern diesel-electric attack submarines operated by Norway, optimized for stealthy coastal and littoral operations.
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E.
Sendai-class cruiser
The Sendai-class cruiser was a group of light cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early 20th century, designed primarily as destroyer flotilla leaders and for night combat operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Taigei-class submarine Target entity description: The Taigei-class submarine is a modern Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class featuring advanced stealth, sonar, and lithium-ion battery technology for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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A.
Oyashio-class submarine
The Oyashio-class submarine is a modern Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class known for its advanced sonar, quiet operation, and service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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B.
Typhoon-class submarine
The Typhoon-class submarine is a Soviet-designed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, famous as the largest submarine ever built and a key component of the USSR’s Cold War nuclear deterrent.
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C.
Sōryū-class submarine
The Sōryū-class submarine is a Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class known for its advanced stealth, air-independent propulsion, and long-range operational capabilities.
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D.
Ula-class submarines
Ula-class submarines are a fleet of small, modern diesel-electric attack submarines operated by Norway, optimized for stealthy coastal and littoral operations.
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E.
Sendai-class cruiser
The Sendai-class cruiser was a group of light cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the early 20th century, designed primarily as destroyer flotilla leaders and for night combat operations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
diesel-electric attack submarine
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submarine class ⓘ |
| belongsTo | post–Cold War submarine classes ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| designedFor |
operations in East China Sea
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operations in Sea of Japan ⓘ operations in Western Pacific ⓘ |
| hasArmament |
anti-ship missiles (launched via torpedo tubes)
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torpedo tubes ⓘ |
| hasBatteryType | lithium-ion battery system ⓘ |
| hasCombatSystem | integrated combat management system ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
X-form rudder
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advanced sonar systems ⓘ advanced stealth technology ⓘ air-independent propulsion not installed ⓘ |
| hasHullMaterial | high-tensile steel ⓘ |
| hasHullType | single-hull design ⓘ |
| hasImprovementOver |
Soryu-class submarine in sonar capability
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Soryu-class submarine in stealth ⓘ Soryu-class submarine in underwater endurance ⓘ |
| hasNoiseReduction |
anechoic coating
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vibration isolation for machinery ⓘ |
| hasPowertrain |
diesel engines
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electric motors ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryUser | Japan ⓘ |
| hasPropulsionType | conventional propulsion ⓘ |
| hasRole |
attack submarine
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conventional submarine ⓘ |
| hasSensor |
bow-mounted sonar
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flank array sonar ⓘ towed array sonar ⓘ |
| hasTechnology |
advanced fire control system
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modern electronic warfare systems ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ⓘ |
| operator | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ⓘ |
| partOf |
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine fleet
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linked to:
JMSDF Submarine Flotilla
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| predecessor |
Soryu-class submarine
ⓘ
linked to:
Sōryū-class submarine
|
| serviceBranch |
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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Maritime Self-Defense Force ⓘ
linked to:
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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| status | in active service ⓘ |
| usedBy | Japan ⓘ |
| usedFor |
anti-submarine warfare
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anti-surface warfare ⓘ intelligence gathering ⓘ maritime security operations ⓘ |
| uses |
diesel-electric propulsion
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lithium-ion batteries ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Taigei-class submarine Description of subject: The Taigei-class submarine is a modern Japanese diesel-electric attack submarine class featuring advanced stealth, sonar, and lithium-ion battery technology for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Referenced by (2)
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