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Project 23900 vs Tapir

Project 23900 vs Tapir at a glance — displacement 40,000 vs 4,360 tons, length 220 vs 112 m, speed 22 vs 16 knots, crew 320 vs 55.

Specifications
Project 23900 Tapir
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Zaliv shipyard Russian State Industry
Year introduced -- 1965
Number built NA 14 units
Estimated unit price $688 million NA
Displacement 40,000 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm NA
Length 220.0 m 112.8 m
Beam 38.0 m 15.3 m
Crew 320 55
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Armament & Systems
Project 23900 Tapir
Armament
  • 1 x 100 mm A190 naval gun
  • 3 x Kashtan CIWS
  • 2 x Pantsir-M
  • 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 × 16D49 turbo diesels (5 MW each), 2 × M90FR gas turbines (21 MW each) 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 23900-class or Tapir-class?
The Project 23900-class has greater displacement at 40,000 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 23900-class or Tapir-class?
The Project 23900-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which is longer, the Project 23900-class or Tapir-class?
The Project 23900-class is longer at 220.0 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 23900-class and Tapir-class have?
The Project 23900-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.