Balikpapan vs Runnymede
| Australian landing craft heavy, 517 tons displacement, built by Walkers Limited. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Craft Heavy |
| Manufacturer | Walkers Limited |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American minesweeper, introduced in 1984, propelled by two Ruston diesels producing 3,040 bhp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 517 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 16 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) |
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| Displacement | 850 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 18,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 28 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 850 tons compared to the Balikpapan-class's 517 tons.
Which is faster, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Balikpapan-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Balikpapan-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Runnymede-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Balikpapan-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.