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Berlin vs Cantabria

Overview

The Berlin and the Cantabria are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 20,240 tons for the Berlin vs 19,500 tons for the Cantabria. The Berlin reaches 20 knots vs 20 knots for the Cantabria. The Berlin carries a crew of 159 vs 122 for the Cantabria.

The Berlin was produced in 3 units vs 1 for the Cantabria. The Berlin was commissioned in 2001, 9 years before the Cantabria (2010).

Commissioned by Germany in 2001, the Berlin-class replenishment ship provides fuel and supplies to naval forces and features a modular, containerized hospital system.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft
Year introduced 2001
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Commissioned by Spain in 2010, the *Cantabria*-class auxiliary ship is a combat replenishment vessel featuring a double-hull design to comply with international marine pollution regulations.
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Navantia
Year introduced 2010
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 20,240 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range NA
Length 173.7 m
Beam 24.0 m
Crew 159
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch...
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
Displacement 19,500 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm
Length 174.0 m
Beam 23.0 m
Crew 122
Propulsion 2 diesel MAN 18V 40/45, 10,890 kW, single propeller shaft, controllable-pitch propeller
Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Cantabria-class?
The Berlin-class has greater displacement at 20,240 tons compared to the Cantabria-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Cantabria-class?
The Cantabria-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Berlin-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Berlin-class or Cantabria-class?
The Cantabria-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Berlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Cantabria-class?
The Cantabria-class is longer at 174.0 meters compared to the Berlin-class's 173.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Cantabria-class have?
The Berlin-class has a larger crew complement of 159 compared to the Cantabria-class's 122 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Cantabria-class?
The Berlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Cantabria-class.