Newport vs Ouragan
Overview
The Newport and the Ouragan are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 8,476 tons for the Newport vs 8,500 tons for the Ouragan. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 17 knots for the Ouragan. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Newport vs 9,000 for the Ouragan. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 211 for the Ouragan.
The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 2 for the Ouragan. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 4 years after the Ouragan (1965).
| 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 |
| French landing platform dock, 8,500 tons displacement, entered service in 1965. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Brest Arsenal (DCN) |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 2 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) |
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| Displacement | 8,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 211 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PC 2V diesel engines, 6,400–7,000 kW (8,600–9,400 hp), 2 controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Ouragan-class?
The Ouragan-class has greater displacement at 8,500 tons compared to the Newport-class's 8,476 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Ouragan-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Ouragan-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Ouragan-class?
The Ouragan-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Ouragan-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Ouragan-class's 149.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Ouragan-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Ouragan-class's 211 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Ouragan-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Ouragan-class.