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Hoyerswerda vs Juan Carlos I

Overview

The Hoyerswerda and the Juan Carlos I are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Juan Carlos I displaces 26,000 tons — 15:1 the Hoyerswerda's 1,744 tons. The Hoyerswerda reaches 18 knots vs 21 knots for the Juan Carlos I. The Hoyerswerda carries a crew of 46 vs 261 for the Juan Carlos I.

The Hoyerswerda was produced in 14 units vs 4 for the Juan Carlos I. The Hoyerswerda was commissioned in 1994, 16 years before the Juan Carlos I (2010).

German medium landing ship, introduced in 1994, has a maximum speed of 18.0 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast
Year introduced 1994
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Spanish amphibious assault ship, introduced in 2010, displaces 26,000 tons.
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer Navantia
Year introduced 2010
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $600 million
Displacement 1,744 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range NA
Length 98.0 m
Beam 11.1 m
Crew 46
Propulsion 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts
Armament

Frosch I: 1 × single Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun 1 × twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 × twin 2M-3 25 mm guns Frosch II: 2 x twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 x twin 2M-3 25 mm guns

Displacement 26,000 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 230.8 m
Beam 32.0 m
Crew 261
Propulsion 2 × 11 MW POD, GE ITP LM2500 + Navantia MAN 16V32/40
Armament
  • 4 × RWS Sentinel 2.0
  • 4 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 x BPDMS (FBNW)
  • 1 x VLS (FBNW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hoyerswerda-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has greater displacement at 26,000 tons compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 1,744 tons.
Which is faster, the Hoyerswerda-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hoyerswerda-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hoyerswerda-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is longer at 230.8 meters compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hoyerswerda-class and Juan Carlos I-class have?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a larger crew complement of 261 compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hoyerswerda-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Juan Carlos I-class.