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Andrea Doria vs Foch/Sao Paulo

Andrea Doria vs Foch/Sao Paulo at a glance — displacement 6,500 vs 32,800 tons, length 149 vs 265 m, speed 31 vs 32 knots, crew 485 vs 1,338.

Specifications
Andrea Doria Foch/Sao Paulo
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Cruiser Aircraft carrier
Type Helicopter cruiser Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Navalmeccania DCN, St-Nazaire (France)
Year introduced 1964 1963
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 6,500 tons 32,800 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots 7,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 149.3 m 265.0 m
Beam 17.3 m 51.2 m
Crew 485 1,338
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Armament & Systems
Andrea Doria Foch/Sao Paulo
Armament
  • 1 × Mk 10 twin-arm launcher with 40 RIM-2 Terrier SAM
  • 8 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62 MMI gun
  • 2 × 324 mm triple torpedo tubes (with 12 Mk 46 torpedoes + 18 Mk 46 torpedoes for helos)
  • 8 × 100 mm turrets (originally)
  • 2 × SACP Crotale EDIR systems (52 missiles)
  • 5 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 × Sadral launchers for 6 Mistral missiles each
Propulsion 2 shaft geared turbines, 4 Foster Wheeler boilers, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW) 2 shafts; 4 × steam turbines; 6 × Indret boilers with a power of 126,000 shp (94,000 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Foch/Sao Paulo-class?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class has greater displacement at 32,800 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Foch/Sao Paulo-class?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Foch/Sao Paulo-class?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Foch/Sao Paulo-class?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class is longer at 265.0 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Foch/Sao Paulo-class have?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class has a larger crew complement of 1,338 compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Foch/Sao Paulo-class?
Both the Andrea Doria-class and Foch/Sao Paulo-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.