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Elbe vs Mashū

Elbe vs Mashū at a glance — displacement 3,586 vs 13,500 tons, length 100 vs 221 m, speed 15 vs 24 knots, crew 40 vs 150.

Specifications
Elbe Mashū
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Tender Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1993 2006
Number built 6 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,586 tons 13,500 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm 9,500 nm at 20 knots
Length 100.6 m 221.0 m
Beam 15.4 m 27.0 m
Crew 40 150
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Armament & Systems
Elbe Mashū
Armament
  • 2 × Fliegerfaust 2 (Stinger) MANPADS stands
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon, being replaced by MLG-27 27 mm
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion 1 × Deutz-MWM SBV diesel, 2,562 kW, bow thruster 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 Elbe-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class has greater displacement at 13,500 tons compared to the Elbe-class's 3,586 tons.
Which is faster, the Elbe-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Elbe-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Elbe-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Elbe-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elbe-class or Mashū-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Elbe-class's 100.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elbe-class and Mashū-class have?
The Mashū-class has a larger crew complement of 150 compared to the Elbe-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elbe-class or Mashū-class?
The Elbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Mashū-class.