Berlin vs Vulcano
Overview
The Berlin and the Vulcano are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 20,240 tons for the Berlin vs 27,200 tons for the Vulcano. The Berlin reaches 20 knots vs 20 knots for the Vulcano. The Berlin carries a crew of 159 vs 167 for the Vulcano.
The Berlin was produced in 3 units vs 2 for the Vulcano. The Berlin was commissioned in 2001, 20 years before the Vulcano (2021).
| 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 the Italian Navy in 2021, the Vulcano-class logistic support ship provides fleet replenishment and features an extensive NATO Role 2 hospital facility. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Logistic support ship |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| 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... |
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| Displacement | 27,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots |
| Length | 193.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 167 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAD scheme which drive two propellers; 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines, 24000 kW; 2 ×... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class has greater displacement at 27,200 tons compared to the Berlin-class's 20,240 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-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 Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Berlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Berlin-class's 173.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Vulcano-class have?
The Vulcano-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Berlin-class's 159 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Vulcano-class?
The Berlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Vulcano-class.