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Type 815 vs Type 901

Type 815 vs Type 901 at a glance — displacement 6,000 vs 45,000 tons, length 130 vs 240 m, speed 20 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
Type 815 Type 901
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Spy ship Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1999 2017
Number built 9 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 6,000 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 25.0 knots
Length 130.0 m 240.0 m
Beam 16.4 m 31.5 m
Crew 250 --
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Armament & Systems
Type 815 Type 901
Armament
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
  • 4 x 30 mm H/PJ-13
  • helipad
Propulsion diesel engine 4 × QC280 gas turbines (Total output: 112 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 815-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 815-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Type 815-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 815-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 815-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 901-class.