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Jacques Chevallier vs Type 903

Overview

The Jacques Chevallier and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 31,000 tons for the Jacques Chevallier vs 23,369 tons for the Type 903. The Jacques Chevallier reaches 20 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Jacques Chevallier vs 10,000 for the Type 903. The Jacques Chevallier carries a crew of 130 vs 130 for the Type 903.

The Jacques Chevallier was produced in 2 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Jacques Chevallier was commissioned in 2024, 20 years after the Type 903 (2004).

Commissioned by France in 2023, the Jacques Chevallier-class auxiliary ship provides fleet replenishment and features a double-hull design based on the Italian Vulcano class.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment ship
Manufacturer Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Year introduced 2024
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Commissioned by China in 2004, the Type 903-class replenishment ship provides underway logistics support, featuring a twin-gantry system for simultaneous liquid and dry cargo transfer.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2004
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 31,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 194.0 m â—‰
Beam 27.4 m â—‰
Crew 130 â—‰
Propulsion diesel-electric propulsion
Armament
  • 2 × twin Simbad-RC/Mistral Mk3 SAM/SSM
  • 2 × Thales/Nexter 40 mm RAPIDFire guns
Displacement 23,369 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm â—‰
Length 178.5 m â—‰
Beam 24.8 m â—‰
Crew 130 â—‰
Propulsion 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp
Armament
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Jacques Chevallier-class or Type 903-class?
The Jacques Chevallier-class has greater displacement at 31,000 tons compared to the Type 903-class's 23,369 tons.
Which is faster, the Jacques Chevallier-class or Type 903-class?
The Jacques Chevallier-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Jacques Chevallier-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Jacques Chevallier-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Jacques Chevallier-class or Type 903-class?
The Jacques Chevallier-class is longer at 194.0 meters compared to the Type 903-class's 178.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Jacques Chevallier-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Jacques Chevallier-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jacques Chevallier-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Jacques Chevallier-class.