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Elbe vs Henry J. Kaiser

Elbe vs Henry J. Kaiser at a glance — displacement 3,586 vs 41,353 tons, length 100 vs 206 m, speed 15 vs 20 knots, crew 40 vs 89.

Specifications
Elbe Henry J. Kaiser
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Tender Fleet replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1993 1986
Number built 6 units 16 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,586 tons 41,353 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm NA
Length 100.6 m 206.4 m
Beam 15.4 m 29.7 m
Crew 40 89
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Armament & Systems
Elbe Henry J. Kaiser
Armament
  • 2 × Fliegerfaust 2 (Stinger) MANPADS stands
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon, being replaced by MLG-27 27 mm
  • Multiple .50 caliber machine guns
  • Space, weight, and power reservations for 2 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems
Propulsion 1 × Deutz-MWM SBV diesel, 2,562 kW, bow thruster 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 Elbe-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has greater displacement at 41,353 tons compared to the Elbe-class's 3,586 tons.
Which is faster, the Elbe-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Elbe-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Elbe-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Elbe-class has a longer range at 2,600 nautical miles compared to the Henry J. Kaiser-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elbe-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class is longer at 206.4 meters compared to the Elbe-class's 100.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elbe-class and Henry J. Kaiser-class have?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has a larger crew complement of 89 compared to the Elbe-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elbe-class or Henry J. Kaiser-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Elbe-class.