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Elettra vs Proteus

Elettra vs Proteus at a glance — displacement 3,180 vs 6,096 tons, length 93 vs 98 m, speed 16 vs 14 knots, crew 30 vs 84.

Specifications
Elettra Proteus
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Signals intelligence ship Multi-role ocean surveillance ship
Manufacturer Fincantieri Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway)
Year introduced 2003 2023
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,180 tons 6,096 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 93.5 m 98.1 m
Beam 15.5 m 20.1 m
Crew 30 84
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Armament & Systems
Elettra Proteus
Armament
  • 2 × OTO Melara KBA 25/80 mm

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Propulsion * 2 x diesel-generators engines GMT-Wärtsilä CW 12V200 (2.200 kW each) * 2 x permanent magnetic... 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elettra-class or Proteus-class?
The Proteus-class has greater displacement at 6,096 tons compared to the Elettra-class's 3,180 tons.
Which is faster, the Elettra-class or Proteus-class?
The Elettra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Proteus-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Elettra-class or Proteus-class?
The Proteus-class is longer at 98.1 meters compared to the Elettra-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elettra-class and Proteus-class have?
The Proteus-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Elettra-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elettra-class or Proteus-class?
Both the Elettra-class and Proteus-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.