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Austin vs Barbe

Austin vs Barbe at a glance — displacement 16,914 vs 430 tons, length 173 vs 40 m, speed 21 vs 11 knots, crew 420 vs 17.

Specifications
Austin Barbe
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Utility landing craft
Manufacturer New York Naval Shipyard --
Year introduced 1965 1965
Number built 12 units 22 units
Estimated unit price $235 million NA
Displacement 16,914 tons 430 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 11.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 20 knots NA
Length 173.0 m 40.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 8.8 m
Crew 420 17
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Armament & Systems
Austin Barbe
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 guns
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 × .50-calibre machine guns
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
Propulsion 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) 750 kW (1,010 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Barbe-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Barbe-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Barbe-class?
The Austin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Barbe-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Barbe-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Barbe-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Barbe-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Barbe-class?
The Barbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Austin-class.