GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Soyang vs Type 903

Soyang vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 22,500 vs 23,369 tons, length 190 vs 178 m, speed 24 vs 19 knots, crew 140 vs 130.

Specifications
Soyang Type 903
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2018 2004
Number built 1 unit 11 units
Estimated unit price $331 million NA
Displacement 22,500 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm 10,000 nm
Length 190.0 m 178.5 m
Beam 25.0 m 24.8 m
Crew 140 130
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Soyang Type 903
Armament
  • 1× 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15
  • MASS decoy launchers
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD), two shafts 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 Soyang-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Soyang-class's 22,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Soyang-class or Type 903-class?
The Soyang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Soyang-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Soyang-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Soyang-class or Type 903-class?
The Soyang-class is longer at 190.0 meters compared to the Type 903-class's 178.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Soyang-class and Type 903-class have?
The Soyang-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 903-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soyang-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Soyang-class.