Albion vs Foudre
Overview
The Albion and the Foudre are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 19,560 tons for the Albion vs 11,880 tons for the Foudre. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 21 knots for the Foudre. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 11,000 for the Foudre. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 215 for the Foudre.
The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Foudre. Cost per hull is $285M for the Albion vs $80M for the Foudre. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 13 years after the Foudre (1990).
| British landing platform dock, 19,560 tons displacement, uses a full electric propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Marine |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| French landing platform dock, introduced in 1990, displaces 11,880 tons, and uses two diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | DCN Brest |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $80 million |
| Displacement | 19,560 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 176.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 28.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 325 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | GE power conversion full electric propulsion system, 2 × motors and drives, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 11,880 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 168.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 215 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 16 PC 2.5 V400 diesel engines (15,480 kW), 2 × controllable-pitch propellers, 1 × bow thruster (750 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Foudre-class's 11,880 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
The Foudre-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
The Foudre-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Albion-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Foudre-class's 168.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Foudre-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Foudre-class's 215 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
The Albion-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Foudre-class at $80 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Foudre-class?
Both the Albion-class and Foudre-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.