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Emory S. Land vs Type 903

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Specifications
Emory S. Land Type 903
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Submarine tender Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 1979 2004
Number built 3 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 23,000 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm
Length 197.8 m 178.5 m
Beam 25.9 m 24.8 m
Crew 1,350 130
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Armament & Systems
Emory S. Land Type 903
Armament
  • 4 x 25 mm MK 38 autocannon
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion 2 × boilers, Steam turbine, 1 shaft, 20000 shp 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp

Overview

The Emory S. Land and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 23,000 tons for the Emory S. Land vs 23,369 tons for the Type 903. The Emory S. Land reaches 18 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. The Emory S. Land carries a crew of 1,350 vs 130 for the Type 903.

The Emory S. Land was produced in 3 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Emory S. Land was commissioned in 1979, 25 years before the Type 903 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 23,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Emory S. Land-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 903-class?
The Emory S. Land-class is longer at 197.8 meters compared to the Type 903-class's 178.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Emory S. Land-class and Type 903-class have?
The Emory S. Land-class has a larger crew complement of 1,350 compared to the Type 903-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Emory S. Land-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Emory S. Land-class.