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Suamico-class oiler
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Suamico-classoiler

Fleet Oilers & Tankers · United States · 1942
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Suamico-classoiler

Suamico-class oiler
Suamico-class oiler Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Fuel Capacity
85
RAS Capability
70
Range
80
Transfer Rate
65
Reliability
90
Endurance
85
Self-Defence
40
Versatility
75
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerSun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company
CategoryFleet Oilers & Tankers
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity25
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Fleet Oilers & Tankers MASS Rating
1/10
World War II
7/63
All-Time
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · 10 axes scored
Fuel Capacity
85
RAS Capability
70
Range
80
Transfer Rate
65
Reliability
90
Endurance
85
Self-Defence
40
Versatility
75
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category.
01 / Overview
Suamico-class oiler
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
25
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET OILERS & TANKERS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
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 ClassificationT2-SE-A1
  • Ship TypeFleet Oiler
  • BuilderSun Shipbuilding & Drydock; Marinship
  • Commissioned1942
  • Ships in Class25
  • RoleFleet replenishment and fuel transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement5,848 t
  • Full Load Displacement22,226 t
  • Length159.6 m
  • Beam20.7 m
  • Draft9.4 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionDiesel-Electric
  • Shaft Power4,474 kW
  • Top Speed14 kn
  • Complement (crew)267
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed25
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned30
  • Cancelled3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
25
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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