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Ondatra vs Tapir

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Specifications
Ondatra Tapir
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Azovskiy Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1971 1965
Number built 42 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 107 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 330 nm NA
Length 24.5 m 112.8 m
Beam 5.2 m 15.3 m
Crew 5 55
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Armament & Systems
Ondatra Tapir
Armament

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  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA
Propulsion 2 Type 3D12 diesel engines, 600 bhp (450 kW), 2 shaft 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)

Overview

The Ondatra and the Tapir are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Tapir displaces 4,360 tons — 41:1 the Ondatra's 107 tons. The Ondatra reaches 11 knots vs 16 knots for the Tapir. The Ondatra carries a crew of 5 vs 55 for the Tapir.

The Ondatra was produced in 42 units vs 14 for the Tapir. The Ondatra was commissioned in 1971, 6 years after the Tapir (1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ondatra-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Ondatra-class's 107 tons.
Which is faster, the Ondatra-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Ondatra-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ondatra-class or Tapir-class?
The Ondatra-class has a longer range at 330 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ondatra-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the Ondatra-class's 24.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ondatra-class and Tapir-class have?
The Tapir-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Ondatra-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ondatra-class or Tapir-class?
The Ondatra-class has been built in greater numbers with 42 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.