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Austin vs Project 23900

Austin vs Project 23900 at a glance — displacement 16,914 vs 40,000 tons, length 173 vs 220 m, speed 21 vs 22 knots, crew 420 vs 320.

Specifications
Austin Project 23900
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer New York Naval Shipyard Zaliv shipyard
Year introduced 1965 --
Number built 12 units NA
Estimated unit price $235 million $688 million
Displacement 16,914 tons 40,000 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 20 knots 6,000 nm
Length 173.0 m 220.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 38.0 m
Crew 420 320
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Armament & Systems
Austin Project 23900
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 guns
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 × .50-calibre machine guns
  • 1 x 100 mm A190 naval gun
  • 3 x Kashtan CIWS
  • 2 x Pantsir-M
Propulsion 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) 2 × 16D49 turbo diesels (5 MW each), 2 × M90FR gas turbines (21 MW each)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Project 23900-class?
The Project 23900-class has greater displacement at 40,000 tons compared to the Austin-class's 16,914 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Project 23900-class?
The Project 23900-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Austin-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Project 23900-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 23900-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Project 23900-class?
The Project 23900-class is longer at 220.0 meters compared to the Austin-class's 173.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Project 23900-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Project 23900-class's 320 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Austin-class or Project 23900-class?
The Project 23900-class is more expensive at approximately $688 million per unit compared to the Austin-class at $235 million.