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Miura vs Runnymede

Overview

The Miura and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Miura displaces 3,300 tons β€” 3.0x the Runnymede's 1,087 tons. The Miura reaches 14 knots vs 12 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Miura vs 10,000 for the Runnymede. The Miura carries a crew of 118 vs 13 for the Runnymede.

The Miura was produced in 3 units vs 35 for the Runnymede. The Miura was commissioned in 1975, 15 years before the Runnymede (1990).

Japanese landing ship tank, introduced in 1975, displaces 3,300 tons and has a crew of 118.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1975
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Commissioned in 1990, the United States' Runnymede-class landing craft transports cargo and vehicles ship-to-shore, featuring a roll-on/roll-off design with both bow and stern ramps.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1990
Number built 35 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,300 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,300 nm at 12 knots β—‰
Length 98.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 118 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Kawasaki-MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesel engines, 2 shafts propulsion, 3,300 kW (4,400 bhp)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— twin 76 mm (3 in)/50 guns
  • 1 Γ— twin 40 mm (1.6 in) guns
Displacement 1,087 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range 10,000 nm β—‰
Length 53.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.8 m β—‰
Crew 13 β—‰
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Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Miura-class or Runnymede-class?
The Miura-class has greater displacement at 3,300 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Miura-class or Runnymede-class?
The Miura-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Miura-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Miura-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Miura-class or Runnymede-class?
The Miura-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Miura-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Miura-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Miura-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Miura-class.