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Wave-class oiler
Photo: Cleet J H (of South Shields) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Fleet Oilers & Tankers · United Kingdom · 1943
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Wave-classoiler

Wave-class oiler
Wave-class oiler Photo: Cleet J H (of South Shields) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Fuel Capacity
35
RAS Capability
30
Range
60
Transfer Rate
20
Reliability
50
Endurance
40
Self-Defence
5
Versatility
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHarland and Wolff
CategoryFleet Oilers & Tankers
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1946
Operators1 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Fleet Oilers & Tankers MASS Rating
10/10
World War II
63/63
All-Time
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · 10 axes scored
Fuel Capacity
35
RAS Capability
30
Range
60
Transfer Rate
20
Reliability
50
Endurance
40
Self-Defence
5
Versatility
25
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category.
01 / Overview
Wave-class oiler
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1946
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET OILERS & TANKERS · WORLD WAR II
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
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
◎Identification2MOD.2
  • Commissioned1944
  • Ships in Class20
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement16,476 t
  • Full Load Displacement16,483 t
  • Length150 m
  • Beam19.6 m
  • Draft8.69 m
▣Capacity1MOD.1
  • Cargo Deadweight11,900 t
◇Propulsion2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1943Production started
  2. 1946Production ended
83
years in service
3
years in production
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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