Elettra vs Type 815
Overview
The Elettra and the Type 815 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 3,180 tons for the Elettra vs 6,000 tons for the Type 815. The Elettra reaches 16 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 815. The Elettra carries a crew of 30 vs 250 for the Type 815.
The Elettra was produced in 1 units vs 9 for the Type 815. The Elettra was commissioned in 2003, 4 years after the Type 815 (1999).
| Commissioned by Italy in 2003, the Elettra-class auxiliary ship is a signals intelligence vessel distinguished by its low-acoustic-signature propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Signals intelligence ship |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Commissioned by China in 1999, the Type 815-class is an electronic reconnaissance ship distinguished by the large spherical radomes used to collect signals intelligence. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Spy ship |
| Manufacturer | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,180 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 93.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Propulsion | * 2 x diesel-generators engines GMT-Wärtsilä CW 12V200 (2.200 kW each) * 2 x permanent magnetic... |
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| Displacement | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.