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Hoyerswerda vs Ropucha

Hoyerswerda vs Ropucha at a glance — displacement 1,744 vs 4,080 tons, length 98 vs 112 m, speed 18 vs 18 knots, crew 46 vs 98.

Specifications
Hoyerswerda Ropucha
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Landing ship
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast Stocznia Północna Shipyard
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number built 14 units 28 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,744 tons 4,080 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range NA 6,100 nm at 15 knots
Length 98.0 m 112.5 m
Beam 11.1 m 15.0 m
Crew 46 98
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Armament & Systems
Hoyerswerda Ropucha
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
  • 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)
Propulsion 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts 2 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines
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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.