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Elbe vs Yuan Wang

Elbe vs Yuan Wang at a glance — displacement 3,586 vs 21,000 tons, length 100 vs 190 m, speed 15 vs 20 knots, crew 40 vs 470.

Specifications
Elbe Yuan Wang
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Tender Tracking ship
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 1993 1978
Number built 6 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,586 tons 21,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm 18,000 nm
Length 100.6 m 190.0 m
Beam 15.4 m 22.6 m
Crew 40 470
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Elbe Yuan Wang
Armament
  • 2 × Fliegerfaust 2 (Stinger) MANPADS stands
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm autocannon, being replaced by MLG-27 27 mm

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Propulsion 1 × Deutz-MWM SBV diesel, 2,562 kW, bow thruster one Sulzer diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elbe-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class has greater displacement at 21,000 tons compared to the Elbe-class's 3,586 tons.
Which is faster, the Elbe-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-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 Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Elbe-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elbe-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class is longer at 190.0 meters compared to the Elbe-class's 100.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elbe-class and Yuan Wang-class have?
The Yuan Wang-class has a larger crew complement of 470 compared to the Elbe-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elbe-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Elbe-class.