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Barbe vs Tapir

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Specifications
Barbe Tapir
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer -- Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1965 1965
Number built 22 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 430 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 16.0 knots
Length 40.0 m 112.8 m
Beam 8.8 m 15.3 m
Crew 17 55
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Armament & Systems
Barbe Tapir
Armament
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
  • 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
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp) 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)

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.

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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.