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Emory S. Land vs Nistar

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Specifications
Emory S. Land Nistar
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Submarine tender Diving support vessel
Manufacturer Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company Hindustan Shipyard
Year introduced 1979 2025
Number built 3 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA $165 million
Displacement 23,000 tons 9,350 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots NA
Length 197.8 m 118.4 m
Beam 25.9 m 22.8 m
Crew 1,350 --
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Armament & Systems
Emory S. Land Nistar
Armament
  • 4 x 25 mm MK 38 autocannon
  • 2 × 30 mm/65 AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 × boilers, Steam turbine, 1 shaft, 20000 shp 2 × diesel engine

Overview

The Emory S. Land and the Nistar are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Emory S. Land displaces 23,000 tons — 2.5x the Nistar's 9,350 tons.

The Emory S. Land was produced in 3 units vs 2 for the Nistar. The Emory S. Land was commissioned in 1979, 46 years before the Nistar (2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Emory S. Land-class or Nistar-class?
The Emory S. Land-class has greater displacement at 23,000 tons compared to the Nistar-class's 9,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Emory S. Land-class or Nistar-class?
The Emory S. Land-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Nistar-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Emory S. Land-class or Nistar-class?
The Emory S. Land-class is longer at 197.8 meters compared to the Nistar-class's 118.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Emory S. Land-class or Nistar-class?
The Emory S. Land-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Nistar-class.