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Endurance vs Zubr

Overview

The Endurance and the Zubr are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Endurance displaces 8,500 tons β€” 15:1 the Zubr's 555 tons. The Endurance reaches 15 knots vs 63 knots for the Zubr. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Endurance vs 300 for the Zubr. The Endurance carries a crew of 65 vs 31 for the Zubr.

The Endurance was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Zubr. The Endurance was commissioned in 2000, 14 years after the Zubr (1986).

Singaporean landing platform dock, 8,500 tons displacement, propelled by a CODAD arrangement.
Origin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer ST Engineering (Marine)
Year introduced 2000
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian amphibious landing craft, introduced in 1986, has a 555-ton displacement and a crew of 31.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft
Manufacturer PO More
Year introduced 1986
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price $78 million
Displacement 8,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 141.0 m β—‰
Beam 21.0 m β—‰
Crew 65 β—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 2 Γ— Ruston 16RK 270 diesels, each producing 5,500 kW (7,400 hp), coupled to two Kamewa controllable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Simbad twin launcher mounts for Mistral missiles
  • 1 Γ— Oto Melara 76 mm super rapid gun
  • 2 Γ— 25mm M242 Bushmaster Mk 38 Mod 2
  • 4 Γ— STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMGs
Displacement 555 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 63.0 knots β—‰
Range 300 nm at 55 knots β—‰
Length 57.0 m β—‰
Beam 25.6 m β—‰
Crew 31 β—‰
Propulsion 3 x 10,000 hp propelling M35-1 gas turbine units or M70FRU2&2R; 2 x 10,000 hp supercharging M35-2 gas turbine units or M85RU/FR E80D7 M70FRU\2; 4 x NO10 superchargers; 3 four-bladed variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 4 Γ— Strela-3 man-portable air defence missile system launchers (32 anti-personnel missiles) or 2 x Strela 2 quad launchers
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm AK-630 close in weapon systems (6,000 rounds each)
  • 2 Γ— 140 mm Ogon launchers (22 rockets each) or 2 x 122 mm retractable rocket launchers
  • 20 to 80 mines (removable equipment)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Endurance-class or Zubr-class?
The Endurance-class has greater displacement at 8,500 tons compared to the Zubr-class's 555 tons.
Which is faster, the Endurance-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class is faster with a maximum speed of 63 knots compared to the Endurance-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Endurance-class or Zubr-class?
The Endurance-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Zubr-class's 300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Endurance-class or Zubr-class?
The Endurance-class is longer at 141.0 meters compared to the Zubr-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Endurance-class and Zubr-class have?
The Endurance-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Zubr-class's 31 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Endurance-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Endurance-class.