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Supply vs Type 903

Supply vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 19,500 vs 23,369 tons, length 173 vs 178 m, speed 20 vs 19 knots, crew 122 vs 130.

Specifications
Supply Type 903
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Navantia CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2021 2004
Number built 2 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 19,500 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 13 knots 10,000 nm
Length 173.9 m 178.5 m
Beam 23.0 m 24.8 m
Crew 122 130
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Armament & Systems
Supply Type 903
Armament
  • 1 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 25mm Typhoon Weapon Stations
  • 4 × 12.7mm heavy machine guns
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion * 2 × MAN 18V 32/40 main engines * 4 × MAN 7L21/31 generator sets 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Supply-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Supply-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Supply-class or Type 903-class?
The Supply-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Supply-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Supply-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Supply-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Supply-class's 173.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Supply-class and Type 903-class have?
The Type 903-class has a larger crew complement of 130 compared to the Supply-class's 122 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Supply-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Supply-class.