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Harpers Ferry vs Newport

Harpers Ferry vs Newport at a glance — displacement 15,939 vs 8,476 tons, length 185 vs 159 m, speed 24 vs 22 knots, crew 421 vs 213.

Specifications
Harpers Ferry Newport
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1995 1969
Number built 4 units 20 units
Estimated unit price $324 million NA
Displacement 15,939 tons 8,476 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range NA 2,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 185.8 m 159.2 m
Beam 26.0 m 21.2 m
Crew 421 213
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Armament & Systems
Harpers Ferry Newport
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 cannons
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launchers
  • 6 × .50 caliber M2HB machine guns
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
Propulsion Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Newport-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Newport-class's 8,476 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Newport-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Newport-class's 22 knots.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Newport-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Newport-class's 159.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Newport-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Newport-class's 213 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Harpers Ferry-class.