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Elettra vs Type 815

Elettra vs Type 815 at a glance — displacement 3,180 vs 6,000 tons, length 93 vs 130 m, speed 16 vs 20 knots, crew 30 vs 250.

Specifications
Elettra Type 815
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Signals intelligence ship Spy ship
Manufacturer Fincantieri Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 1999
Number built 1 unit 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,180 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 93.5 m 130.0 m
Beam 15.5 m 16.4 m
Crew 30 250
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Armament & Systems
Elettra Type 815
Armament
  • 2 × OTO Melara KBA 25/80 mm
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion * 2 x diesel-generators engines GMT-Wärtsilä CW 12V200 (2.200 kW each) * 2 x permanent magnetic... diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elettra-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Elettra-class's 3,180 tons.
Which is faster, the Elettra-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Elettra-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Elettra-class or Type 815-class?
The Elettra-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 815-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elettra-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Elettra-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elettra-class and Type 815-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Elettra-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elettra-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Elettra-class.