Barbe vs Tapir

Overview

The Barbe and the Tapir are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Tapir displaces 4,360 tons — 10:1 the Barbe's 430 tons. The Barbe reaches 11 knots vs 16 knots for the Tapir. The Barbe carries a crew of 17 vs 55 for the Tapir.

The Barbe was produced in 22 units vs 14 for the Tapir.

German utility landing craft, introduced in 1965, has a displacement of 430 tons and a crew of seventeen.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1965
Number built 22 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR landing ship, tank, 4,360 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 for amphibious operations.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship, tank
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1965
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 430 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.8 m
Crew 17
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp)
Armament
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
Displacement 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots
Length 112.8 m
Beam 15.3 m
Crew 55
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barbe-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Barbe-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Barbe-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Barbe-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barbe-class and Tapir-class have?
The Tapir-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barbe-class or Tapir-class?
The Barbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.