Mistral vs Ocean
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | $197 million |
| Displacement | 21,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 199.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 160 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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| Displacement | 21,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| 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 Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the Mistral-class's 21,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Ocean-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class is longer at 203.4 meters compared to the Mistral-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mistral-class and Ocean-class have?
The Ocean-class has a larger crew complement of 465 compared to the Mistral-class's 160 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class is more expensive at approximately $477 million per unit compared to the Ocean-class at $197 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Ocean-class.