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Albion vs Runnymede

Overview

The Albion and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Albion displaces 19,560 tons — 18:1 the Runnymede's 1,087 tons. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 12 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 10,000 for the Runnymede. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 13 for the Runnymede.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 35 for the Runnymede. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 13 years after the Runnymede (1990).

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
Commissioned in 1990, the United States' Runnymede-class landing craft transports cargo and vehicles ship-to-shore, featuring a roll-on/roll-off design with both bow and stern ramps.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1990
Number built 35 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 1,087 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm â—‰
Length 53.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.8 m â—‰
Crew 13 â—‰
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Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Runnymede-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Runnymede-class?
The Albion-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Albion-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Runnymede-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.