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Blue Ridge vs Runnymede

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Specifications
Blue Ridge Runnymede
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious command and control ship Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1970 1990
Number built 2 units 35 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 19,176 tons 1,087 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 13,000 nm at 16 knots 10,000 nm
Length 193.0 m 53.0 m
Beam 33.0 m 12.8 m
Crew 598 13
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Blue Ridge Runnymede
Armament
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Mark 38 25 mm machine gun system
  • 2 × twin Mark 33 3"/50 caliber guns (removed)
  • 2 × Mark 25 launchers (removed)

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Propulsion Two boilers, one geared turbine, one shaft; 22,000 hp (16,000 kW) --

Overview

The Blue Ridge and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Blue Ridge displaces 19,176 tons — 18:1 the Runnymede's 1,087 tons. The Blue Ridge reaches 23 knots vs 12 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Blue Ridge vs 10,000 for the Runnymede. The Blue Ridge carries a crew of 598 vs 13 for the Runnymede.

The Blue Ridge was produced in 2 units vs 35 for the Runnymede. The Blue Ridge was commissioned in 1970, 20 years before the Runnymede (1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Blue Ridge-class or Runnymede-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has greater displacement at 19,176 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Blue Ridge-class or Runnymede-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Blue Ridge-class or Runnymede-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Runnymede-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Blue Ridge-class or Runnymede-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Blue Ridge-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Blue Ridge-class has a larger crew complement of 598 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blue Ridge-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Blue Ridge-class.