Albion vs Bay
| British landing platform dock, 19,560 tons displacement, uses a full electric propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Marine |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| British amphibious vessel, 16,160 tons displacement, propelled by Wärtsilä generators and azimuthing thrusters. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship dock |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $189 million |
| Displacement | 19,560 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 176.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 28.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 325 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | GE power conversion full electric propulsion system, 2 × motors and drives, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 16,160 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 176.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 26.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 70 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä 8L26 generators, 6,000 hp (4.5 MW); 2 × Wärtsilä 12V26 generators, 9,000 hp (6.7 MW); 2 × azimuthing thrusters; 1 × bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Bay-class's 16,160 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Bay-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Bay-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Albion-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Bay-class is longer at 176.6 meters compared to the Albion-class's 176.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Bay-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Bay-class's 70 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Albion-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Bay-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Bay-class?
The Bay-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.