Newport vs Ondatra
The Newport and the Ondatra are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Newport displaces 8,476 tons — 79:1 the Ondatra's 107 tons. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 11 knots for the Ondatra. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Newport vs 330 for the Ondatra. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 5 for the Ondatra. The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 42 for the Ondatra. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 2 years before the Ondatra (1971).
| 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 |
| Soviet landing craft, introduced in 1971, displaces 107 tons and is powered by two diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing craft |
| Manufacturer | Azovskiy |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number built | 42 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 107 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 330 nm ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Type 3D12 diesel engines, 600 bhp (450 kW), 2 shaft |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Ondatra-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Ondatra-class's 107 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Ondatra-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Ondatra-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Ondatra-class?
The Newport-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Ondatra-class's 330 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Ondatra-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Ondatra-class's 24.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Ondatra-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Ondatra-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Ondatra-class?
The Ondatra-class has been built in greater numbers with 42 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Newport-class.