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Berlin vs Mashū

Berlin vs Mashū at a glance — displacement 20,240 vs 13,500 tons, length 173 vs 221 m, speed 20 vs 24 knots, crew 159 vs 150.

Specifications
Berlin Mashū
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 2001 2006
Number built 3 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 20,240 tons 13,500 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range NA 9,500 nm at 20 knots
Length 173.7 m 221.0 m
Beam 24.0 m 27.0 m
Crew 159 150
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Armament & Systems
Berlin Mashū
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch... 2 × Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 40,000 shp each, 2 × shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Mashū-class?
The Berlin-class has greater displacement at 20,240 tons compared to the Mashū-class's 13,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Berlin-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Berlin-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Berlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Berlin-class's 173.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Mashū-class have?
The Berlin-class has a larger crew complement of 159 compared to the Mashū-class's 150 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Mashū-class?
The Berlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Mashū-class.