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Type 901 vs Type 920

Overview

The Type 901 and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

Displacement is 45,000 tons for the Type 901 vs 25,760 tons for the Type 920. The Type 901 reaches 25 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920.

The Type 901 was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Type 901 was commissioned in 2017, 9 years after the Type 920 (2008).

Commissioned by China in 2017, the Type 901-class is a fast combat support ship featuring a 48,000-ton displacement to provide underway replenishment for aircraft carrier strike groups.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship
Type Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 2017
Number built 2 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 45,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 240.0 m â—‰
Beam 31.5 m
Crew --
Propulsion 4 × QC280 gas turbines (Total output: 112 MW)
Armament
  • 4 x 30 mm H/PJ-13
  • helipad
Displacement 25,760 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm
Length 180.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew 130
Propulsion --
Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 901-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 901-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Type 920-class's 25,760 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 901-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 901-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 901-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-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 920-class?
The Type 901-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Type 920-class's 180.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 901-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 901-class.