Type 815 vs Type 920
Overview
The Type 815 and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
The Type 920 displaces 25,760 tons — 4.3x the Type 815's 6,000 tons. The Type 815 reaches 20 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920. The Type 815 carries a crew of 250 vs 130 for the Type 920.
The Type 815 was produced in 9 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Type 815 was commissioned in 1999, 9 years before the Type 920 (2008).
| Commissioned by China in 1999, the Type 815-class is an electronic reconnaissance ship distinguished by the large spherical radomes used to collect signals intelligence. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Spy ship |
| Manufacturer | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Commissioned by China in 2008, the Type 920-class is a hospital ship built for maritime medical support, distinguished by its capacity of 300 patient beds. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Hospital ship |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard International |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m |
| Crew | 250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | diesel engine |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 25,760 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 815-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 815-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 815-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 815-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 815-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 815-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 815-class and Type 920-class have?
The Type 815-class has a larger crew complement of 250 compared to the Type 920-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 815-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Type 920-class.