Galicia vs San Giorgio
The Galicia and the San Giorgio are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 13,815 tons for the Galicia vs 7,960 tons for the San Giorgio. The Galicia reaches 20 knots vs 21 knots for the San Giorgio. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Galicia vs 7,500 for the San Giorgio. The Galicia carries a crew of 189 vs 180 for the San Giorgio. The Galicia was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the San Giorgio. Cost per hull is $132M for the Galicia vs $291M for the San Giorgio. The Galicia was commissioned in 1998, 10 years after the San Giorgio (1988).
| 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 |
| Italian amphibious transport dock, introduced in 1988, displaces 7,960 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $291 million |
| Displacement | 13,815 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 160.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 25.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 189 â—‰ |
| 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 | 7,960 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 133.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 180 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A 420.12, 6,264 kW (8,400 hp) each; 4 × diesel engine generators Grandi Motori Trieste GMT B230.6, 770 kW (1,030 hp) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Galicia-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Galicia-class has greater displacement at 13,815 tons compared to the San Giorgio-class's 7,960 tons.
Which is faster, the Galicia-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-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 San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Galicia-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Galicia-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Galicia-class is longer at 160.0 meters compared to the San Giorgio-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Galicia-class and San Giorgio-class have?
The Galicia-class has a larger crew complement of 189 compared to the San Giorgio-class's 180 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Galicia-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is more expensive at approximately $291 million per unit compared to the Galicia-class at $132 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Galicia-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Galicia-class.