Barbe vs Runnymede

Overview

The Barbe and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 430 tons for the Barbe vs 850 tons for the Runnymede. The Barbe reaches 11 knots vs 14 knots for the Runnymede. The Barbe carries a crew of 17 vs 28 for the Runnymede.

The Barbe was produced in 22 units vs 12 for the Runnymede. The Barbe was commissioned in 1965, 19 years before the Runnymede (1984).

German utility landing craft, introduced in 1965, has a displacement of 430 tons and a crew of seventeen.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1965
Number built 22 units
Estimated unit price NA
American minesweeper, introduced in 1984, propelled by two Ruston diesels producing 3,040 bhp.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 430 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 11.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 40.0 m β—‰
Beam 8.8 m β—‰
Crew 17 β—‰
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp)
Armament
  • 1 or 2 Γ— Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
Displacement 850 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range 18,000 nm
Length 47.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.5 m β—‰
Crew 28 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40 mm gun Mark 3
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm L7 GPMGs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barbe-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 850 tons compared to the Barbe-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Barbe-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barbe-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Barbe-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barbe-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barbe-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Runnymede-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barbe-class or Runnymede-class?
The Barbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Runnymede-class.