Harpers Ferry vs Rotterdam
Overview
The Harpers Ferry and the Rotterdam are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 15,939 tons for the Harpers Ferry vs 12,750 tons for the Rotterdam. The Harpers Ferry reaches 24 knots vs 19 knots for the Rotterdam. The Harpers Ferry carries a crew of 421 vs 128 for the Rotterdam.
The Harpers Ferry was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Rotterdam. Cost per hull is $324M for the Harpers Ferry vs $140M for the Rotterdam. The Harpers Ferry was commissioned in 1995, 3 years before the Rotterdam (1998).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 185.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 421 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 166.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 128 ◉ |
| 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.