Albion vs Harpers Ferry
| 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 |
| United States dock landing ship, 15,939 tons displacement, powered by four Colt-Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Dock landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $324 million |
| Displacement | 19,560 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 15 knots |
| 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 | 15,939 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 185.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 421 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 15,939 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Albion-class's 176.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Harpers Ferry-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Albion-class's 325 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is more expensive at approximately $324 million per unit compared to the Albion-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Harpers Ferry-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.