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Soyang vs Type 920

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Specifications
Soyang Type 920
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Hospital ship
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean Guangzhou Shipyard International
Year introduced 2018 2008
Number built 1 unit 3 units
Estimated unit price $331 million NA
Displacement 22,500 tons 25,760 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm 10,000 nm
Length 190.0 m 180.0 m
Beam 25.0 m NA
Crew 140 130
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Soyang Type 920
Armament
  • 1× 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15
  • MASS decoy launchers

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Propulsion Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD), two shafts --

Overview

The Soyang and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 22,500 tons for the Soyang vs 25,760 tons for the Type 920. The Soyang reaches 24 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the Soyang vs 10,000 for the Type 920. The Soyang carries a crew of 140 vs 130 for the Type 920.

The Soyang was produced in 1 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Soyang was commissioned in 2018, 10 years after the Type 920 (2008).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Soyang-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Soyang-class's 22,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Soyang-class or Type 920-class?
The Soyang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Soyang-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-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 920-class?
The Soyang-class is longer at 190.0 meters compared to the Type 920-class's 180.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Soyang-class and Type 920-class have?
The Soyang-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Type 920-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soyang-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Soyang-class.