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Specifications
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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
|
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| 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).
Detailed Comparison
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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.