Mashū vs Type 920
Overview
The Mashū and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 13,500 tons for the Mashū vs 25,760 tons for the Type 920. The Mashū reaches 24 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Mashū vs 10,000 for the Type 920. The Mashū carries a crew of 150 vs 130 for the Type 920.
The Mashū was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Mashū was commissioned in 2006, 2 years before the Type 920 (2008).
| Commissioned by Japan in 2004, the Mashū-class replenishment oiler provides underway logistics support and features an enclosed helicopter hangar for vertical replenishment operations. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Fast combat support ship |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Commissioned by China in 2008, the Type 920-class is a hospital ship built for maritime medical support, distinguished by its capacity of 300 patient beds. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Hospital ship |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard International |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 13,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 221.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.0 m |
| Crew | 150 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 40,000 shp each, 2 × shafts |
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| Displacement | 25,760 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mashū-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Mashū-class's 13,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mashū-class or Type 920-class?
The Mashū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mashū-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Mashū-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mashū-class or Type 920-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Type 920-class's 180.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mashū-class and Type 920-class have?
The Mashū-class has a larger crew complement of 150 compared to the Type 920-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mashū-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Mashū-class.