Austin vs Blue Ridge
| United States amphibious transport dock, 16,914 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 by New York Naval Shipyard. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | New York Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $235 million |
| United States amphibious command ship, 19,176 tons displacement, commissioned in 1970. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious command and control ship |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 16,914 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 173.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 420 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 19,176 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 193.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 598 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two boilers, one geared turbine, one shaft; 22,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Blue Ridge-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has greater displacement at 19,176 tons compared to the Austin-class's 16,914 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Blue Ridge-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Austin-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Blue Ridge-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Austin-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Blue Ridge-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Austin-class's 173.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Blue Ridge-class have?
The Blue Ridge-class has a larger crew complement of 598 compared to the Austin-class's 420 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Blue Ridge-class?
The Austin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Blue Ridge-class.