Galicia vs Juan Carlos I
Overview
The Galicia and the Juan Carlos I are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 13,815 tons for the Galicia vs 26,000 tons for the Juan Carlos I. The Galicia reaches 20 knots vs 21 knots for the Juan Carlos I. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Galicia vs 9,000 for the Juan Carlos I. The Galicia carries a crew of 189 vs 261 for the Juan Carlos I.
The Galicia was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Juan Carlos I. Cost per hull is $132M for the Galicia vs $600M for the Juan Carlos I. The Galicia was commissioned in 1998, 12 years before the Juan Carlos I (2010).
| Spanish landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, is powered by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $132 million |
| Spanish amphibious assault ship, introduced in 2010, displaces 26,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $600 million |
| Displacement | 13,815 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 160.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 189 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 Bazan/Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines 9,330 kW (12,512 hp), 2 shafts, 1 510 kW (680 hp) bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 26,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 230.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 261 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 11 MW POD, GE ITP LM2500 + Navantia MAN 16V32/40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has greater displacement at 26,000 tons compared to the Galicia-class's 13,815 tons.
Which is faster, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Galicia-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Galicia-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is longer at 230.8 meters compared to the Galicia-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Galicia-class and Juan Carlos I-class have?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a larger crew complement of 261 compared to the Galicia-class's 189 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is more expensive at approximately $600 million per unit compared to the Galicia-class at $132 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Galicia-class or Juan Carlos I-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Galicia-class.