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Supply vs Type 901

Supply vs Type 901 at a glance — displacement 19,500 vs 45,000 tons, length 173 vs 240 m, speed 20 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
Supply Type 901
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Navantia Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 2021 2017
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 19,500 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 13 knots NA
Length 173.9 m 240.0 m
Beam 23.0 m 31.5 m
Crew 122 --
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Armament & Systems
Supply Type 901
Armament
  • 1 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 25mm Typhoon Weapon Stations
  • 4 × 12.7mm heavy machine guns
  • 4 x 30 mm H/PJ-13
  • helipad
Propulsion * 2 × MAN 18V 32/40 main engines * 4 × MAN 7L21/31 generator sets 4 × QC280 gas turbines (Total output: 112 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Supply-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Supply-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Supply-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Supply-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Supply-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Supply-class's 173.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Supply-class or Type 901-class?
Both the Supply-class and Type 901-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.