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Elettra vs Type 903

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Specifications
Elettra Type 903
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Signals intelligence ship Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Fincantieri CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2003 2004
Number built 1 unit 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,180 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 12 knots 10,000 nm
Length 93.5 m 178.5 m
Beam 15.5 m 24.8 m
Crew 30 130
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Armament & Systems
Elettra Type 903
Armament
  • 2 × OTO Melara KBA 25/80 mm
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion * 2 x diesel-generators engines GMT-Wärtsilä CW 12V200 (2.200 kW each) * 2 x permanent magnetic... 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp

Overview

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

The Type 903 displaces 23,369 tons — 7.3x the Elettra's 3,180 tons. The Elettra reaches 16 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Elettra vs 10,000 for the Type 903. The Elettra carries a crew of 30 vs 130 for the Type 903.

The Elettra was produced in 1 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Elettra was commissioned in 2003, 1 years before the Type 903 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Elettra-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Elettra-class's 3,180 tons.
Which is faster, the Elettra-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Elettra-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Elettra-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Elettra-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Elettra-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Elettra-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Elettra-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Elettra-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Elettra-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Elettra-class.