Mashū vs Vulcano
Overview
The Mashū and the Vulcano are both Auxiliary ship classes.
The Vulcano displaces 27,200 tons — 2.0x the Mashū's 13,500 tons. The Mashū reaches 24 knots vs 20 knots for the Vulcano. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Mashū vs 7,000 for the Vulcano. The Mashū carries a crew of 150 vs 167 for the Vulcano.
The Mashū was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Vulcano. The Mashū was commissioned in 2006, 15 years before the Vulcano (2021).
| 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 the Italian Navy in 2021, the Vulcano-class logistic support ship provides fleet replenishment and features an extensive NATO Role 2 hospital facility. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Logistic support ship |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 2 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 | 27,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 193.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 167 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAD scheme which drive two propellers; 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines, 24000 kW; 2 ×... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mashū-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class has greater displacement at 27,200 tons compared to the Mashū-class's 13,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mashū-class or Vulcano-class?
The Mashū-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Vulcano-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mashū-class or Vulcano-class?
The Mashū-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Vulcano-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mashū-class or Vulcano-class?
The Mashū-class is longer at 221.0 meters compared to the Vulcano-class's 193.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mashū-class and Vulcano-class have?
The Vulcano-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Mashū-class's 150 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mashū-class or Vulcano-class?
Both the Mashū-class and Vulcano-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.