Foudre vs Ouragan
Overview
The Foudre and the Ouragan are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 11,880 tons for the Foudre vs 8,500 tons for the Ouragan. The Foudre reaches 21 knots vs 17 knots for the Ouragan. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Foudre vs 9,000 for the Ouragan. The Foudre carries a crew of 215 vs 211 for the Ouragan.
The Foudre was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Ouragan. The Foudre was commissioned in 1990, 25 years after the Ouragan (1965).
| 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 |
| French landing platform dock, 8,500 tons displacement, entered service in 1965. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Brest Arsenal (DCN) |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 11,880 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 168.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 215 ◉ |
| 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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| Displacement | 8,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 211 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PC 2V diesel engines, 6,400–7,000 kW (8,600–9,400 hp), 2 controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foudre-class or Ouragan-class?
The Foudre-class has greater displacement at 11,880 tons compared to the Ouragan-class's 8,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Foudre-class or Ouragan-class?
The Foudre-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Ouragan-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foudre-class or Ouragan-class?
The Foudre-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Ouragan-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foudre-class or Ouragan-class?
The Foudre-class is longer at 168.0 meters compared to the Ouragan-class's 149.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foudre-class and Ouragan-class have?
The Foudre-class has a larger crew complement of 215 compared to the Ouragan-class's 211 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foudre-class or Ouragan-class?
Both the Foudre-class and Ouragan-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.