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Magar vs Newport

Magar vs Newport at a glance — displacement 5,665 vs 8,476 tons, length 120 vs 159 m, speed 15 vs 22 knots, crew 136 vs 213.

Specifications
Magar Newport
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious warfare vessel Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1969
Number built 2 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,665 tons 8,476 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 2,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m 159.2 m
Beam 17.5 m 21.2 m
Crew 136 213
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Magar Newport
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
Propulsion 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Magar-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Magar-class's 5,665 tons.
Which is faster, the Magar-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Magar-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Magar-class or Newport-class?
The Magar-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Magar-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Magar-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Magar-class and Newport-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Magar-class's 136 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magar-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Magar-class.