Makassar vs San Giorgio

The Makassar and the San Giorgio are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 11,300 tons for the Makassar vs 7,960 tons for the San Giorgio. The Makassar reaches 16 knots vs 21 knots for the San Giorgio. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Makassar vs 7,500 for the San Giorgio. The Makassar carries a crew of 126 vs 180 for the San Giorgio. The Makassar was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the San Giorgio. Cost per hull is $37M for the Makassar vs $291M for the San Giorgio. The Makassar was commissioned in 2007, 19 years after the San Giorgio (1988).

Indonesian amphibious vessel, 11,300 tons displacement, propelled by two MAN B&W diesel engines.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Platform Dock
Manufacturer DaeSun Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2007
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $37 million
Italian amphibious transport dock, introduced in 1988, displaces 7,960 tons.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1988
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $291 million
Displacement 11,300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm â—‰
Length 122.0 m â—‰
Beam 22.0 m â—‰
Crew 126 â—‰
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 × MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel rated at 2666 BHP/1960 kW@ 775 RPM
Armament
  • 1 x Bofors 40mm SAK40/L70 or 1 x Leonardo OTO Twin 40L70 Compact (Stealth)
  • 2 x 20mm Oerlikon
  • 2 x Mistral Simbad
Displacement 7,960 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 133.0 m â—‰
Beam 20.5 m â—‰
Crew 180 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A 420.12, 6,264 kW (8,400 hp) each; 4 × diesel engine generators Grandi Motori Trieste GMT B230.6, 770 kW (1,030 hp) each
Armament
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun
  • 2 × OTO Melara - Oerlikon KBA 25/80 mm guns
  • Aster 15 missiles (on Algerian ship)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Makassar-class has greater displacement at 11,300 tons compared to the San Giorgio-class's 7,960 tons.
Which is faster, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Makassar-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Makassar-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the San Giorgio-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Makassar-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Makassar-class and San Giorgio-class have?
The San Giorgio-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Makassar-class's 126 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is more expensive at approximately $291 million per unit compared to the Makassar-class at $37 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Makassar-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Makassar-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the San Giorgio-class.