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Henry J. Kaiser vs Type 815

Henry J. Kaiser vs Type 815 at a glance — displacement 41,353 vs 6,000 tons, length 206 vs 130 m, speed 20 vs 20 knots, crew 89 vs 250.

Specifications
Henry J. Kaiser Type 815
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fleet replenishment oiler Spy ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1986 1999
Number built 16 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 41,353 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 20.0 knots
Length 206.4 m 130.0 m
Beam 29.7 m 16.4 m
Crew 89 250
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Armament & Systems
Henry J. Kaiser Type 815
Armament
  • Multiple .50 caliber machine guns
  • Space, weight, and power reservations for 2 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion Two Colt-Pielstick PC4-2/2 10V-570 diesel engines, two shafts, controllable-pitch propellers diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Henry J. Kaiser-class or Type 815-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has greater displacement at 41,353 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Henry J. Kaiser-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Henry J. Kaiser-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Henry J. Kaiser-class or Type 815-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class is longer at 206.4 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Henry J. Kaiser-class and Type 815-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Henry J. Kaiser-class's 89 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Henry J. Kaiser-class or Type 815-class?
The Henry J. Kaiser-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 815-class.