Lewis B. Puller vs San Antonio
| American Expeditionary Mobile Base, introduced in 2017, displaces 60,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Expeditionary Mobile Base |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics NASSCO |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $500 million |
| United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,602 million |
| Displacement | 60,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 239.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 50.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 298 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MAN/B&W diesels, diesel-electric plant |
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| Displacement | 25,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 208.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 361 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has greater displacement at 60,000 tons compared to the San Antonio-class's 25,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the San Antonio-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class is longer at 239.0 meters compared to the San Antonio-class's 208.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lewis B. Puller-class and San Antonio-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class's 298 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lewis B. Puller-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Lewis B. Puller-class.