Blue Ridge vs Thomaston
Overview
The Blue Ridge and the Thomaston are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 19,176 tons for the Blue Ridge vs 11,989 tons for the Thomaston. The Blue Ridge reaches 23 knots vs 22 knots for the Thomaston. The Blue Ridge carries a crew of 598 vs 348 for the Thomaston.
The Blue Ridge was produced in 2 units vs 8 for the Thomaston. The Blue Ridge was commissioned in 1970, 16 years after the Thomaston (1954).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 11,989 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 160.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 348 ◉ |
| 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.