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Newport vs Runnymede

Newport vs Runnymede at a glance — displacement 8,476 vs 1,087 tons, length 159 vs 53 m, speed 22 vs 12 knots, crew 213 vs 13.

Specifications
Newport Runnymede
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1969 1990
Number built 20 units 35 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,476 tons 1,087 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 14 knots 10,000 nm
Length 159.2 m 53.0 m
Beam 21.2 m 12.8 m
Crew 213 13
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Newport Runnymede
Armament
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar

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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 Newport-class or Runnymede-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Runnymede-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Runnymede-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Newport-class.