Mistral vs Zubr
Overview
The Mistral and the Zubr are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Mistral displaces 21,500 tons — 39:1 the Zubr's 555 tons. The Mistral reaches 19 knots vs 63 knots for the Zubr. Operational range is 10,700 nautical miles for the Mistral vs 300 for the Zubr. The Mistral carries a crew of 160 vs 31 for the Zubr.
The Mistral was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Zubr. Cost per hull is $477M for the Mistral vs $78M for the Zubr. The Mistral was commissioned in 2005, 19 years after the Zubr (1986).
| 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 |
| Russian amphibious landing craft, introduced in 1986, has a 555-ton displacement and a crew of 31. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Air-cushioned landing craft |
| Manufacturer | PO More |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | $78 million |
| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots ◉ |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| 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 | 555 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 63.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 300 nm at 55 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 25.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 x 10,000 hp propelling M35-1 gas turbine units or M70FRU2&2R; 2 x 10,000 hp supercharging M35-2 gas turbine units or M85RU/FR E80D7 M70FRU\2; 4 x NO10 superchargers; 3 four-bladed variable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Mistral-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the Zubr-class's 555 tons.
Which is faster, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class is faster with a maximum speed of 63 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Zubr-class's 300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Mistral-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Zubr-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mistral-class and Zubr-class have?
The Mistral-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Zubr-class's 31 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Mistral-class is more expensive at approximately $477 million per unit compared to the Zubr-class at $78 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mistral-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Mistral-class.