Type 903 vs Vulcano
Overview
The Type 903 and the Vulcano are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 23,369 tons for the Type 903 vs 27,200 tons for the Vulcano. The Type 903 reaches 19 knots vs 20 knots for the Vulcano. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Type 903 vs 7,000 for the Vulcano. The Type 903 carries a crew of 130 vs 167 for the Vulcano.
The Type 903 was produced in 11 units vs 2 for the Vulcano. The Type 903 was commissioned in 2004, 17 years before the Vulcano (2021).
| Commissioned by China in 2004, the Type 903-class replenishment ship provides underway logistics support, featuring a twin-gantry system for simultaneous liquid and dry cargo transfer. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Replenishment oiler |
| Manufacturer | CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Commissioned by the Italian Navy in 2021, the Vulcano-class logistic support ship provides fleet replenishment and features an extensive NATO Role 2 hospital facility. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Logistic support ship |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 23,369 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 178.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 24.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp |
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| Displacement | 27,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 193.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 167 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAD scheme which drive two propellers; 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines, 24000 kW; 2 ×... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 903-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class has greater displacement at 27,200 tons compared to the Type 903-class's 23,369 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 903-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 903-class or Vulcano-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Vulcano-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 903-class or Vulcano-class?
The Vulcano-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Type 903-class's 178.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 903-class and Vulcano-class have?
The Vulcano-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Type 903-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 903-class or Vulcano-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Vulcano-class.