LPX vs Ocean
The LPX and the Ocean are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 19,500 tons for the LPX vs 21,500 tons for the Ocean. The LPX reaches 23 knots vs 21 knots for the Ocean. The LPX carries a crew of 330 vs 465 for the Ocean. The LPX was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Ocean. Cost per hull is $285M for the LPX vs $197M for the Ocean. The LPX was commissioned in 2007, 9 years after the Ocean (1998).
| South Korean landing platform helicopter, 19,500 tons displacement, entered service in 2007. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Landing platform helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| British landing platform helicopter, entered service in 1998, propelled by two Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Landing Platform Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $197 million |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 199.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 330 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 21,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 203.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 35.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 465 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the LPX-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The LPX-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Ocean-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the LPX-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class is longer at 203.4 meters compared to the LPX-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the LPX-class and Ocean-class have?
The Ocean-class has a larger crew complement of 465 compared to the LPX-class's 330 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The LPX-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Ocean-class at $197 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LPX-class or Ocean-class?
The LPX-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Ocean-class.