BATRAL vs Trieste
The BATRAL and the Trieste are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Trieste displaces 38,000 tons — 29:1 the BATRAL's 1,330 tons. The BATRAL reaches 16 knots vs 25 knots for the Trieste. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the BATRAL vs 7,000 for the Trieste. The BATRAL carries a crew of 44 vs 460 for the Trieste. The BATRAL was produced in 11 units vs 1 for the Trieste. Cost per hull is $34M for the BATRAL vs $1,234M for the Trieste. The BATRAL was commissioned in 1974, 50 years before the Trieste (2024).
| French landing ship tank, introduced in 1974, has a displacement of 1,330 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship tank |
| Manufacturer | DCN |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | $34 million |
| Italian landing helicopter dock, 38,000 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion scheme with electric engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $1,234 million |
| Displacement | 1,330 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 13 knots ◉ |
| Length | 80.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) |
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| Displacement | 38,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 245.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 460 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme + electric engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines (76,000 kW), 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines (24,000 kW), 4 × MAN 9L32/44CR diesel generators (20,960 kW), 2 × 2,250 kW electric engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class has greater displacement at 38,000 tons compared to the BATRAL-class's 1,330 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the BATRAL-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the BATRAL-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is longer at 245.0 meters compared to the BATRAL-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Trieste-class have?
The Trieste-class has a larger crew complement of 460 compared to the BATRAL-class's 44 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is more expensive at approximately $1.2 billion per unit compared to the BATRAL-class at $34 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Trieste-class?
The BATRAL-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Trieste-class.