Austin vs Ouragan
| 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 |
| French landing platform dock, 8,500 tons displacement, entered service in 1965. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Brest Arsenal (DCN) |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| 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 | 8,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 149.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 211 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PC 2V diesel engines, 6,400–7,000 kW (8,600–9,400 hp), 2 controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Ouragan-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Ouragan-class's 8,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Ouragan-class?
The Austin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Ouragan-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Ouragan-class?
The Ouragan-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Austin-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Ouragan-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Ouragan-class's 149.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Ouragan-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Ouragan-class's 211 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Ouragan-class?
The Austin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Ouragan-class.