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Type 901 vs Type 903

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Specifications
Type 901 Type 903
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2017 2004
Number built 2 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 45,000 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm
Length 240.0 m 178.5 m
Beam 31.5 m 24.8 m
Crew -- 130
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Armament & Systems
Type 901 Type 903
Armament
  • 4 x 30 mm H/PJ-13
  • helipad
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion 4 × QC280 gas turbines (Total output: 112 MW) 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp

Overview

The Type 901 and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 45,000 tons for the Type 901 vs 23,369 tons for the Type 903. The Type 901 reaches 25 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903.

The Type 901 was produced in 2 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Type 901 was commissioned in 2017, 13 years after the Type 903 (2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 901-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 901-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Type 903-class's 23,369 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 901-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 901-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 901-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 901-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 901-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 901-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Type 903-class's 178.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 901-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 901-class.