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Elbe vs Type 815

Elbe vs Type 815 at a glance — displacement 3,586 vs 6,000 tons, length 100 vs 130 m, speed 15 vs 20 knots, crew 40 vs 250.

Specifications
Elbe Type 815
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Tender Spy ship
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1993 1999
Number built 6 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,586 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm NA
Length 100.6 m 130.0 m
Beam 15.4 m 16.4 m
Crew 40 250
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Elbe Type 815
Armament
  • 2 × Fliegerfaust 2 (Stinger) MANPADS stands
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon, being replaced by MLG-27 27 mm
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion 1 × Deutz-MWM SBV diesel, 2,562 kW, bow thruster diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elbe-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Elbe-class's 3,586 tons.
Which is faster, the Elbe-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-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 Type 815-class?
The Elbe-class has a longer range at 2,600 nautical miles compared to the Type 815-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elbe-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Elbe-class's 100.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elbe-class and Type 815-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Elbe-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elbe-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Elbe-class.