Austin vs Ivan Rogov

Overview

The Austin and the Ivan Rogov are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 16,914 tons for the Austin vs 14,060 tons for the Ivan Rogov. The Austin reaches 21 knots vs 19 knots for the Ivan Rogov. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Austin vs 7,500 for the Ivan Rogov. The Austin carries a crew of 420 vs 239 for the Ivan Rogov.

The Austin was produced in 12 units vs 3 for the Ivan Rogov. Cost per hull is $235M for the Austin vs $688M for the Ivan Rogov. The Austin was commissioned in 1965, 13 years before the Ivan Rogov (1978).

United States amphibious transport dock, 16,914 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 by New York Naval Shipyard.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer New York Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1965
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $235 million
Soviet amphibious landing ship, 14,060 tons displacement, propelled by two gas turbines.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1978
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $688 million
Displacement 16,914 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 173.0 m β—‰
Beam 32.0 m β—‰
Crew 420 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— boilers, 2 Γ— steam turbines, 2 Γ— shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm Mk 38 guns
  • 2 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 Γ— .50-calibre machine guns
Displacement 14,060 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,500 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 157.0 m β—‰
Beam 23.8 m β—‰
Crew 239 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 gas turbines, 2 Γ— 18,000 hp (13,000 kW)
Armament
  • Osa-M surface-to-air missile system (1 Γ— 2 launchers, 20 missiles)
  • 76 mm AK-726 multipurpose gun (1 Γ— 2 with 1000 rounds)
  • 30 mm AK-630 air defence gun (4 Γ— 6-barreled mounts with 16,000 cartridges)
  • Grad-m 122 mm rocket launcher (1 with 320 rockets)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Ivan Rogov-class's 14,060 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Austin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Ivan Rogov-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Ivan Rogov-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Austin-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Ivan Rogov-class's 157.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Ivan Rogov-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Ivan Rogov-class's 239 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Ivan Rogov-class is more expensive at approximately $688 million per unit compared to the Austin-class at $235 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Ivan Rogov-class?
The Austin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Ivan Rogov-class.