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Harpers Ferry vs Thomaston

Harpers Ferry vs Thomaston at a glance — displacement 15,939 vs 11,989 tons, length 185 vs 160 m, speed 24 vs 22 knots, crew 421 vs 348.

Specifications
Harpers Ferry Thomaston
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship Dock landing ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1995 1954
Number built 4 units 8 units
Estimated unit price $324 million NA
Displacement 15,939 tons 11,989 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 22.0 knots
Length 185.8 m 160.0 m
Beam 26.0 m 26.0 m
Crew 421 348
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Armament & Systems
Harpers Ferry Thomaston
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
  • 16 × 3 in (76 mm) /50 cal Mk.33 AA guns (8 twin mounts)
Propulsion Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) 2 × 600 psi boilers, 2 × geared turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp (17,897 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Thomaston-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Thomaston-class's 11,989 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Thomaston-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Thomaston-class's 22 knots.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Thomaston-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Thomaston-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Thomaston-class's 348 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Harpers Ferry-class.