Magar vs Newport
Overview
The Magar and the Newport are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 5,665 tons for the Magar vs 8,476 tons for the Newport. The Magar reaches 15 knots vs 22 knots for the Newport. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Magar vs 2,500 for the Newport. The Magar carries a crew of 136 vs 213 for the Newport.
The Magar was produced in 2 units vs 20 for the Newport. The Magar was commissioned in 1987, 18 years after the Newport (1969).
| Indian amphibious warfare vessel, 5,665 tons displacement, commissioned in 1987 by the Indian Navy. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious warfare vessel |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Shipyard Limited |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American tank landing ship, 8,476 tons displacement, propelled by six ALCO or GM diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,665 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 120.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 136 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine |
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| Displacement | 8,476 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 213 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.