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BATRAL vs Tapir

BATRAL vs Tapir at a glance — displacement 1,330 vs 4,360 tons, length 80 vs 112 m, speed 16 vs 16 knots, crew 44 vs 55.

Specifications
BATRAL Tapir
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer DCN Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number built 11 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $34 million NA
Displacement 1,330 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 13 knots NA
Length 80.0 m 112.8 m
Beam 13.0 m 15.3 m
Crew 44 55
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Armament & Systems
BATRAL Tapir
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 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 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BATRAL-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the BATRAL-class's 1,330 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-class or Tapir-class?
Both the BATRAL-class and Tapir-class have a maximum speed of 16 knots.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the BATRAL-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Tapir-class have?
The Tapir-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the BATRAL-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the BATRAL-class.