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Mashū vs Proteus

Mashū vs Proteus at a glance — displacement 13,500 vs 6,096 tons, length 221 vs 98 m, speed 24 vs 14 knots, crew 150 vs 84.

Specifications
Mashū Proteus
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Multi-role ocean surveillance ship
Manufacturer Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway)
Year introduced 2006 2023
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 13,500 tons 6,096 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 20 knots NA
Length 221.0 m 98.1 m
Beam 27.0 m 20.1 m
Crew 150 84
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Mashū Proteus
Armament
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS

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Propulsion 2 × Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 40,000 shp each, 2 × shafts 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mashū-class or Proteus-class?
The Mashū-class has greater displacement at 13,500 tons compared to the Proteus-class's 6,096 tons.
Which is faster, the Mashū-class or Proteus-class?
The Mashū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Proteus-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mashū-class or Proteus-class?
The Mashū-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Proteus-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mashū-class or Proteus-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Proteus-class's 98.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Mashū-class and Proteus-class have?
The Mashū-class has a larger crew complement of 150 compared to the Proteus-class's 84 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mashū-class or Proteus-class?
The Mashū-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Proteus-class.