Austin vs Newport
Overview
The Austin and the Newport are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 16,914 tons for the Austin vs 8,476 tons for the Newport. The Austin reaches 21 knots vs 22 knots for the Newport. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Austin vs 2,500 for the Newport. The Austin carries a crew of 420 vs 213 for the Newport.
The Austin was produced in 12 units vs 20 for the Newport. The Austin was commissioned in 1965, 4 years before the Newport (1969).
| United States amphibious transport dock, 16,914 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 by New York Naval Shipyard. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | New York Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $235 million |
| 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 | 16,914 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 173.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 420 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
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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 Austin-class or Newport-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Newport-class's 8,476 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Austin-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Newport-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Newport-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Newport-class's 159.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Newport-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Newport-class's 213 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Newport-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Austin-class.