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Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler
Photo: United States Navy, Photographer's Mate Airman Justin Lee Losack · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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HenryJ.Kaiser-classreplenishmentoiler

Fleet Oilers & Tankers · United States · 1985
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HenryJ.Kaiser-classreplenishmentoiler

Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler
Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler Photo: United States Navy, Photographer's Mate Airman Justin Lee Losack · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Fuel Capacity
85
RAS Capability
70
Range
75
Transfer Rate
65
Reliability
85
Endurance
80
Self-Defence
40
Versatility
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerAvondale Shipyard
CategoryFleet Oilers & Tankers
EraCold War
In service1985–1996
Operators6 countries
Quantity16
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Fleet Oilers & Tankers MASS Rating
8/23
Cold War
19/63
All-Time
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · 10 axes scored
Fuel Capacity
85
RAS Capability
70
Range
75
Transfer Rate
65
Reliability
85
Endurance
80
Self-Defence
40
Versatility
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category.
01 / Overview
Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler
Prime contractor
Production
1985–1996
Quantity
16
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET OILERS & TANKERS · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
fleet oilers & tankers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationFleet replenishment oiler
  • Ship TypeFleet oiler
  • BuilderAvondale Shipyard, Inc.; Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company; Tampa Shipyards, Inc.
  • Commissioned1986
  • Ships in Class18
  • RoleUnderway replenishment of fuel to US Navy combat ships and jet fuel for aircraft aboard aircraft carriers
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement9,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement40,000 t
  • Length206.3 m
  • Beam29.6 m
  • Draft10.7 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Shaft Power11,931 kW
  • Top Speed37 kn
  • Complement (crew)93
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed16
  • Active15
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned18
  • Cancelled2
  • Lost0
  • Retired1
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 1986Entered service
  3. 1996Production ended
41
years in service
11
years in production
16
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
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Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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