Blue Ridge vs Newport
Overview
The Blue Ridge and the Newport are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Blue Ridge displaces 19,176 tons — 2.3x the Newport's 8,476 tons. The Blue Ridge reaches 23 knots vs 22 knots for the Newport. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Blue Ridge vs 2,500 for the Newport. The Blue Ridge carries a crew of 598 vs 213 for the Newport.
The Blue Ridge was produced in 2 units vs 20 for the Newport. The Blue Ridge was commissioned in 1970, 1 years after the Newport (1969).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 193.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 598 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two boilers, one geared turbine, one shaft; 22,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 8,476 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 213 ◉ |
| 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.