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Altair-class training shiplarger figure on 1 of 4
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Length
Single source25.9 metres (85 ft 0 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Altair-class training ship | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
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| Builders | Swede Ship Marine[source] | — |
| Operators | Swedish Navy[source] | — |
| Cost | SEK 26 million (2008)[source] | — |
| Built | 2007–2009[source] | — |
| In commission | 2008–present[source] | — |
| Planned | 6 vessels |
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 3 of 4
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349 ft 0 in (106.38 m)[source]
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| Completed | 5 vessels[source] | 2007[source] |
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| Type | Training ship[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Name | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
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| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
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| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
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| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
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| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
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| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
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| Status | — | Active[source] |
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| Propulsion | — | diesel engine[source] |
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| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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