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Harpers Ferry vs Yubei

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Specifications
Harpers Ferry Yubei
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship Landing ship medium
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard --
Year introduced 1995 2004
Number built 4 units 22 units
Estimated unit price $324 million NA
Displacement 15,939 tons 650 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 185.8 m 58.4 m
Beam 26.0 m 19.4 m
Crew 421 56
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Armament & Systems
Harpers Ferry Yubei
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 Type 61 25mm AAA guns
Propulsion Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) two diesel engines @ 4900 hp each

Overview

The Harpers Ferry and the Yubei are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Harpers Ferry displaces 15,939 tons — 25:1 the Yubei's 650 tons. The Harpers Ferry reaches 24 knots vs 18 knots for the Yubei. The Harpers Ferry carries a crew of 421 vs 56 for the Yubei.

The Harpers Ferry was produced in 4 units vs 22 for the Yubei. The Harpers Ferry was commissioned in 1995, 9 years before the Yubei (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Yubei-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Yubei-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Yubei-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Yubei-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harpers Ferry-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Yubei-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Yubei-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Yubei-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Yubei-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Harpers Ferry-class.