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Ropucha vs Tapir

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Specifications
Ropucha Tapir
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Shipyard Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number built 28 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,080 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 112.5 m 112.8 m
Beam 15.0 m 15.3 m
Crew 98 55
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Armament & Systems
Ropucha Tapir
Armament
  • 2 × 57 mm AK-725 double guns (Ropucha I)
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 (Ropucha II)
  • 2 × 30 122 mm rocket launcher A-215 Grad-M
  • Strela 2 (SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 six-barreled gatling guns (Ropucha II)
  • 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 × 9,600 hp (7,200 kW) Zgoda-Sulzer 16ZVB40/48 diesel engines 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)

Overview

The Ropucha and the Tapir are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 4,080 tons for the Ropucha vs 4,360 tons for the Tapir. The Ropucha reaches 18 knots vs 16 knots for the Tapir. The Ropucha carries a crew of 98 vs 55 for the Tapir.

The Ropucha was produced in 28 units vs 14 for the Tapir. The Ropucha was commissioned in 1974, 9 years after the Tapir (1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ropucha-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Ropucha-class's 4,080 tons.
Which is faster, the Ropucha-class or Tapir-class?
The Ropucha-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ropucha-class or Tapir-class?
The Ropucha-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ropucha-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the Ropucha-class's 112.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ropucha-class and Tapir-class have?
The Ropucha-class has a larger crew complement of 98 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ropucha-class or Tapir-class?
The Ropucha-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.