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Type 815 vs Yuan Wang

Overview

The Type 815 and the Yuan Wang are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Yuan Wang displaces 21,000 tons — 3.5x the Type 815's 6,000 tons. The Type 815 reaches 20 knots vs 20 knots for the Yuan Wang. The Type 815 carries a crew of 250 vs 470 for the Yuan Wang.

The Type 815 was produced in 9 units vs 7 for the Yuan Wang. The Type 815 was commissioned in 1999, 21 years after the Yuan Wang (1978).

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 1979, the Yuan Wang-class tracking ships support space and missile launches, distinguished by the large radar antennas mounted along their decks.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Tracking ship
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 1978
Number built 7 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
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Displacement 21,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range 18,000 nm
Length 190.0 m
Beam 22.6 m
Crew 470
Propulsion one Sulzer diesel engine
Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 815-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class has greater displacement at 21,000 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 815-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 815-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 815-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 815-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 815-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Yuan Wang-class is longer at 190.0 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 815-class and Yuan Wang-class have?
The Yuan Wang-class has a larger crew complement of 470 compared to the Type 815-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 815-class or Yuan Wang-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Yuan Wang-class.