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 |
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| 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—‰ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| 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.