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Albion vs Zubr

Overview

The Albion and the Zubr are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Albion displaces 19,560 tons — 35:1 the Zubr's 555 tons. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 63 knots for the Zubr. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 300 for the Zubr. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 31 for the Zubr.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Zubr. Cost per hull is $285M for the Albion vs $78M for the Zubr. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 17 years after the Zubr (1986).

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
Russian amphibious landing craft, introduced in 1986, has a 555-ton displacement and a crew of 31.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft
Manufacturer PO More
Year introduced 1986
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price $78 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 555 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 63.0 knots â—‰
Range 300 nm at 55 knots â—‰
Length 57.0 m â—‰
Beam 25.6 m â—‰
Crew 31 â—‰
Propulsion 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
Armament
  • 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)

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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.