Blue Ridge vs Newport
| United States amphibious command ship, 19,176 tons displacement, commissioned in 1970. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious command and control ship |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American tank landing ship, 8,476 tons displacement, propelled by six ALCO or GM diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 19,176 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 193.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 598 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two boilers, one geared turbine, one shaft; 22,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 8,476 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 159.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 21.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 213 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Blue Ridge-class or Newport-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has greater displacement at 19,176 tons compared to the Newport-class's 8,476 tons.
Which is faster, the Blue Ridge-class or Newport-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Newport-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Blue Ridge-class or Newport-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Blue Ridge-class or Newport-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Newport-class's 159.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Blue Ridge-class and Newport-class have?
The Blue Ridge-class has a larger crew complement of 598 compared to the Newport-class's 213 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blue Ridge-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Blue Ridge-class.