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Type 901 vs Type 903

Type 901 vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 45,000 vs 23,369 tons, length 240 vs 178 m, speed 25 vs 19 knots.

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
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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.