Austin vs Ouragan
Overview
The Austin and the Ouragan are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 16,914 tons for the Austin vs 8,500 tons for the Ouragan. The Austin reaches 21 knots vs 17 knots for the Ouragan. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Austin vs 9,000 for the Ouragan. The Austin carries a crew of 420 vs 211 for the Ouragan.
The Austin was produced in 12 units vs 2 for the 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 ◉ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 8,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 211 ◉ |
| 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.