Hoyerswerda vs Ropucha

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
Ex-USSR Ropucha-class landing ship, introduced in 1974, has a displacement of 4,080 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 28 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,744 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 98.0 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
Crew 46 â—‰
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 4,080 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,100 nm at 15 knots
Length 112.5 m â—‰
Beam 15.0 m â—‰
Crew 98 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines
Armament
  • 2 × 57 mm AK-725 double guns (Ropucha I)
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 (Ropucha II)
  • 2 × 30 122 mm rocket launcher A-215 Grad-M
  • Strela 2 (SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 six-barreled gatling guns (Ropucha II)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hoyerswerda-class or Ropucha-class?
The Ropucha-class has greater displacement at 4,080 tons compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 1,744 tons.
Which is faster, the Hoyerswerda-class or Ropucha-class?
The Ropucha-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hoyerswerda-class or Ropucha-class?
The Ropucha-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hoyerswerda-class or Ropucha-class?
The Ropucha-class is longer at 112.5 meters compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hoyerswerda-class and Ropucha-class have?
The Ropucha-class has a larger crew complement of 98 compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hoyerswerda-class or Ropucha-class?
The Ropucha-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Hoyerswerda-class.