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Elbe vs Type 903

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Specifications
Elbe Type 903
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Tender Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 1993 2004
Number built 6 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,586 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm 10,000 nm
Length 100.6 m 178.5 m
Beam 15.4 m 24.8 m
Crew 40 130
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Armament & Systems
Elbe Type 903
Armament
  • 2 × Fliegerfaust 2 (Stinger) MANPADS stands
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon, being replaced by MLG-27 27 mm
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion 1 × Deutz-MWM SBV diesel, 2,562 kW, bow thruster 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp

Overview

The Elbe and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Type 903 displaces 23,369 tons — 6.5x the Elbe's 3,586 tons. The Elbe reaches 15 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. Operational range is 2,600 nautical miles for the Elbe vs 10,000 for the Type 903. The Elbe carries a crew of 40 vs 130 for the Type 903.

The Elbe was produced in 6 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Elbe was commissioned in 1993, 11 years before the Type 903 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elbe-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Elbe-class's 3,586 tons.
Which is faster, the Elbe-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Elbe-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Elbe-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Elbe-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elbe-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Elbe-class's 100.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elbe-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Elbe-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elbe-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Elbe-class.