Harpers Ferry vs Rotterdam
| 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 |
| Dutch landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 19 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $140 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 12,750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 166.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 27.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 128 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Stork Wärtsilä 12SW28 diesel generators at 14.6 MW, 4 × Holec electric motor (two in tandem per shaft) at 12 MW, 2 shafts, bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Rotterdam-class's 12,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Rotterdam-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Rotterdam-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Rotterdam-class's 166.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Rotterdam-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Rotterdam-class's 128 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is more expensive at approximately $324 million per unit compared to the Rotterdam-class at $140 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Rotterdam-class.