Blue Ridge vs Thomaston
| 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 dock landing ship, 11,989 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding with eight units constructed. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Dock landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 19,176 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 16 knots |
| 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 | 11,989 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 160.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 348 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 600 psi boilers, 2 × geared turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp (17,897 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Blue Ridge-class or Thomaston-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has greater displacement at 19,176 tons compared to the Thomaston-class's 11,989 tons.
Which is faster, the Blue Ridge-class or Thomaston-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Thomaston-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Blue Ridge-class or Thomaston-class?
The Blue Ridge-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Thomaston-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Blue Ridge-class or Thomaston-class?
The Blue Ridge-class is longer at 193.0 meters compared to the Thomaston-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Blue Ridge-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Blue Ridge-class has a larger crew complement of 598 compared to the Thomaston-class's 348 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blue Ridge-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Blue Ridge-class.