GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Proteus vs Type 903

Proteus vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 6,096 vs 23,369 tons, length 98 vs 178 m, speed 14 vs 19 knots, crew 84 vs 130.

Specifications
Proteus Type 903
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Multi-role ocean surveillance ship Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway) CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2023 2004
Number built 1 unit 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 6,096 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm
Length 98.1 m 178.5 m
Beam 20.1 m 24.8 m
Crew 84 130
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Proteus Type 903
Armament

--

  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Proteus-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Proteus-class's 6,096 tons.
Which is faster, the Proteus-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Proteus-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Proteus-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Proteus-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Proteus-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Proteus-class's 98.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Proteus-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Proteus-class's 84 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Proteus-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Proteus-class.