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Berlin vs Henry J. Kaiser

Berlin vs Henry J. Kaiser at a glance — displacement 20,240 vs 41,353 tons, length 173 vs 206 m, speed 20 vs 20 knots, crew 159 vs 89.

Specifications
Berlin Henry J. Kaiser
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Fleet replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 2001 1986
Number built 3 units 16 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 20,240 tons 41,353 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 20.0 knots
Length 173.7 m 206.4 m
Beam 24.0 m 29.7 m
Crew 159 89
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Armament & Systems
Berlin Henry J. Kaiser
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
  • Multiple .50 caliber machine guns
  • Space, weight, and power reservations for 2 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch... Two Colt-Pielstick PC4-2/2 10V-570 diesel engines, two shafts, controllable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has greater displacement at 41,353 tons compared to the Berlin-class's 20,240 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Berlin-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class is longer at 206.4 meters compared to the Berlin-class's 173.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Henry J. Kaiser-class have?
The Berlin-class has a larger crew complement of 159 compared to the Henry J. Kaiser-class's 89 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Berlin-class.