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Arktika-class icebreakerlarger figure on 2 of 2
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source148 m (486 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Arktika-class icebreaker | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Builders | Baltic Shipyard[source] | — |
| Operators | FSUE Atomflot[source] | — |
| Succeeded by | Project 22220 icebreaker[source] | — |
| Built | 1971–2007[source] | — |
| In service | 1975–present[source] | — |
| Completed |
349 ft 0 in (106.38 m)[source]
mariners
Single source26 mariners[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
2007[source] |
| Active | — |
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| Retired | — |
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| Type | Icebreaker[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Tonnage | 20-24,000 GT[source] | — |
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| Endurance | 7.5 months[source] | — |
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| Aircraft carried | 1 × Mi-2 , Mi-8 or Ka-27 helicopter[source] | — |
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| Aviation facilities | Helipad and hangar for one helicopter[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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