Albion vs Galicia

Overview

The Albion and the Galicia are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 19,560 tons for the Albion vs 13,815 tons for the Galicia. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 20 knots for the Galicia. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 6,000 for the Galicia. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 189 for the Galicia.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Galicia. Cost per hull is $285M for the Albion vs $132M for the Galicia. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 5 years after the Galicia (1998).

British landing platform dock, 19,560 tons displacement, uses a full electric propulsion system.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine
Year introduced 2003
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Spanish landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, is powered by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer Navantia
Year introduced 1998
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $132 million
Displacement 19,560 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 176.0 m â—‰
Beam 28.9 m â—‰
Crew 325 â—‰
Propulsion GE power conversion full electric propulsion system, 2 × motors and drives, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 13,815 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 160.0 m â—‰
Beam 25.0 m â—‰
Crew 189 â—‰
Propulsion 4 Bazan/Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines 9,330 kW (12,512 hp), 2 shafts, 1 510 kW (680 hp) bow thruster
Armament
  • 4 Sippican Hycor SRBOC MK36 launchers
  • 2 x Oerlikon Contraves 20 mm (0.79 in) cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Galicia-class's 13,815 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
The Galicia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Galicia-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Galicia-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Galicia-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Galicia-class's 189 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
The Albion-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Galicia-class at $132 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Galicia-class?
Both the Albion-class and Galicia-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.