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BATRAL vs Runnymede

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Specifications
BATRAL Runnymede
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer DCN VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1974 1990
Number built 11 units 35 units
Estimated unit price $34 million NA
Displacement 1,330 tons 1,087 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 13 knots 10,000 nm
Length 80.0 m 53.0 m
Beam 13.0 m 12.8 m
Crew 44 13
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Armament & Systems
BATRAL Runnymede
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns

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Propulsion 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) --

Overview

The BATRAL and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,330 tons for the BATRAL vs 1,087 tons for the Runnymede. The BATRAL reaches 16 knots vs 12 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the BATRAL vs 10,000 for the Runnymede. The BATRAL carries a crew of 44 vs 13 for the Runnymede.

The BATRAL was produced in 11 units vs 35 for the Runnymede. The BATRAL was commissioned in 1974, 16 years before the Runnymede (1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BATRAL-class or Runnymede-class?
The BATRAL-class has greater displacement at 1,330 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-class or Runnymede-class?
The BATRAL-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the BATRAL-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the BATRAL-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Runnymede-class?
The BATRAL-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Runnymede-class have?
The BATRAL-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the BATRAL-class.