Emory S. Land vs Type 815
Overview
The Emory S. Land and the Type 815 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
The Emory S. Land displaces 23,000 tons — 3.8x the Type 815's 6,000 tons. The Emory S. Land reaches 18 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 815. The Emory S. Land carries a crew of 1,350 vs 250 for the Type 815.
The Emory S. Land was produced in 3 units vs 9 for the Type 815. The Emory S. Land was commissioned in 1979, 20 years before the Type 815 (1999).
| 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 | 🇺🇸 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 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 | 23,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 197.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 25.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,350 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, Steam turbine, 1 shaft, 20000 shp |
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| Displacement | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| 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 Emory S. Land-class or Type 815-class?
The Emory S. Land-class has greater displacement at 23,000 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 18 knots.
Which is longer, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 815-class?
The Emory S. Land-class is longer at 197.8 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Emory S. Land-class and Type 815-class have?
The Emory S. Land-class has a larger crew complement of 1,350 compared to the Type 815-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Emory S. Land-class.