Newport vs Tapir
Overview
The Newport and the Tapir are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 8,476 tons for the Newport vs 4,360 tons for the Tapir. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 16 knots for the Tapir. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 55 for the Tapir.
The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 14 for the Tapir. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 4 years after the Tapir (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 |
| Ex-USSR landing ship, tank, 4,360 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 for amphibious operations. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship, tank |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 14 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 | 4,360 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 112.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 55 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Tapir-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.