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Gaeta vs Wochi

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Specifications
Gaeta Wochi
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇳 China
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA Jiangxin Shipbuilding Factory
Year introduced 1992 1987
Number built 8 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 672 tons 314 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots 500 nm at 15 knots
Length 52.5 m 44.8 m
Beam 10.5 m 6.8 m
Crew 50 40
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Armament & Systems
Gaeta Wochi
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20mm cannon
  • Mine disposal system (Pluto Plus ROV)
  • Mine countermeasures suite
Propulsion 1 × GMT BL 230.8M diesel, 1,785 bhp; 1 × controllable-pitch propeller 2-4 × diesel engines, 2,000-4,400 hp; 2-4 shafts

Overview

The Gaeta and the Wochi are both Mine warfare classes.

The Gaeta displaces 672 tons — 2.1:1 the Wochi's 314 tons. The Gaeta reaches 14 knots vs 25 knots for the Wochi. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Gaeta vs 500 for the Wochi. The Gaeta carries a crew of 50 vs 40 for the Wochi.

The Gaeta was produced in 8 units vs 14 for the Wochi. The Gaeta was commissioned in 1992, 5 years after the Wochi (1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gaeta-class or Wochi-class?
The Gaeta-class has greater displacement at 672 tons compared to the Wochi-class's 314 tons.
Which is faster, the Gaeta-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Gaeta-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gaeta-class or Wochi-class?
The Gaeta-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Wochi-class's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gaeta-class or Wochi-class?
The Gaeta-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Wochi-class's 44.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Gaeta-class and Wochi-class have?
The Gaeta-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Wochi-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gaeta-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Gaeta-class.