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Albion vs Zubr

Albion vs Zubr at a glance — displacement 19,560 vs 555 tons, length 176 vs 57 m, speed 18 vs 63 knots, crew 325 vs 31.

Specifications
Albion Zubr
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Air-cushioned landing craft
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine PO More
Year introduced 2003 1986
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $285 million $78 million
Displacement 19,560 tons 555 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 63.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots 300 nm at 55 knots
Length 176.0 m 57.0 m
Beam 28.9 m 25.6 m
Crew 325 31
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Armament & Systems
Albion Zubr
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
  • 4 × Strela-3 man-portable air defence missile system launchers (32 anti-personnel missiles) or 2 x Strela 2 quad launchers
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-630 close in weapon systems (6,000 rounds each)
  • 2 × 140 mm Ogon launchers (22 rockets each) or 2 x 122 mm retractable rocket launchers
  • 20 to 80 mines (removable equipment)
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 3 x 10,000 hp propelling M35-1 gas turbine units or M70FRU2&2R; 2 x 10,000 hp supercharging M35-2 gas turbine units or M85RU/FR E80D7 M70FRU\2; 4 x NO10 superchargers; 3 four-bladed variable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Zubr-class's 555 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class is faster with a maximum speed of 63 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Zubr-class's 300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Zubr-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Zubr-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Zubr-class's 31 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Albion-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Zubr-class at $78 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.