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Emory S. Land vs Soyang

Overview

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

Displacement is 23,000 tons for the Emory S. Land vs 22,500 tons for the Soyang. The Emory S. Land reaches 18 knots vs 24 knots for the Soyang. The Emory S. Land carries a crew of 1,350 vs 140 for the Soyang.

The Emory S. Land was produced in 3 units vs 1 for the Soyang. The Emory S. Land was commissioned in 1979, 39 years before the Soyang (2018).

Commissioned by the United States in 1979, the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender provides maintenance and logistical support, featuring a prominent 30-ton gantry crane.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Submarine tender
Manufacturer Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
Year introduced 1979
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Commissioned by the Republic of Korea Navy in 2018, the Soyang-class fast combat support ship replenishes fuel, stores and ammunition at sea and operates an SH-60 helicopter.
Origin πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean
Year introduced 2018
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $331 million
Displacement 23,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 197.8 m β—‰
Beam 25.9 m β—‰
Crew 1,350 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— boilers, Steam turbine, 1 shaft, 20000 shp
Armament
  • 4 x 25 mm MK 38 autocannon
Displacement 22,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 24.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,500 nm
Length 190.0 m β—‰
Beam 25.0 m β—‰
Crew 140 β—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD), two shafts
Armament
  • 1Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15
  • MASS decoy launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Emory S. Land-class or Soyang-class?
The Emory S. Land-class has greater displacement at 23,000 tons compared to the Soyang-class's 22,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Emory S. Land-class or Soyang-class?
The Soyang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Emory S. Land-class or Soyang-class?
The Soyang-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Emory S. Land-class or Soyang-class?
The Emory S. Land-class is longer at 197.8 meters compared to the Soyang-class's 190.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Emory S. Land-class and Soyang-class have?
The Emory S. Land-class has a larger crew complement of 1,350 compared to the Soyang-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Emory S. Land-class or Soyang-class?
The Emory S. Land-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Soyang-class.