Bay vs Harpers Ferry
| 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 |
| United States dock landing ship, 15,939 tons displacement, powered by four Colt-Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Dock landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $324 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 15,939 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 185.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 421 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Bay-class has greater displacement at 16,160 tons compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 15,939 tons.
Which is faster, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Bay-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Bay-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Bay-class's 176.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Bay-class and Harpers Ferry-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Bay-class's 70 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is more expensive at approximately $324 million per unit compared to the Bay-class at $189 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bay-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
Both the Bay-class and Harpers Ferry-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.