Albion vs Bay
Overview
The Albion and the Bay are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 19,560 tons for the Albion vs 16,160 tons for the Bay. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Bay. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 8,000 for the Bay. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 70 for the Bay.
The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Bay. Cost per hull is $285M for the Albion vs $189M for the Bay. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 3 years before the Bay (2006).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 176.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 28.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 325 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 176.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| 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.