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Berlin vs Type 815

Berlin vs Type 815 at a glance — displacement 20,240 vs 6,000 tons, length 173 vs 130 m, speed 20 vs 20 knots, crew 159 vs 250.

Specifications
Berlin Type 815
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Spy ship
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2001 1999
Number built 3 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 20,240 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 20.0 knots
Length 173.7 m 130.0 m
Beam 24.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 159 250
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Armament & Systems
Berlin Type 815
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch... diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Type 815-class?
The Berlin-class has greater displacement at 20,240 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-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 Type 815-class?
The Berlin-class is longer at 173.7 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Type 815-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Berlin-class's 159 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Berlin-class.