Austin vs Ondatra
The Austin and the Ondatra are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Austin displaces 16,914 tons — 158:1 the Ondatra's 107 tons. The Austin reaches 21 knots vs 11 knots for the Ondatra. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Austin vs 330 for the Ondatra. The Austin carries a crew of 420 vs 5 for the Ondatra. The Austin was produced in 12 units vs 42 for the Ondatra. The Austin was commissioned in 1965, 6 years before the Ondatra (1971).
| 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 |
| Soviet landing craft, introduced in 1971, displaces 107 tons and is powered by two diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing craft |
| Manufacturer | Azovskiy |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number built | 42 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 16,914 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 173.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 420 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 107 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 330 nm ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Type 3D12 diesel engines, 600 bhp (450 kW), 2 shaft |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Ondatra-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Ondatra-class's 107 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Ondatra-class?
The Austin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Ondatra-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Ondatra-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Ondatra-class's 330 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Ondatra-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Ondatra-class's 24.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Ondatra-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Ondatra-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Ondatra-class?
The Ondatra-class has been built in greater numbers with 42 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Austin-class.