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Newport vs Yukan

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Specifications
Newport Yukan
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard --
Year introduced 1969 1979
Number built 20 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,476 tons 4,237 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 159.2 m 120.0 m
Beam 21.2 m 15.3 m
Crew 213 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Newport Yukan
Armament
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
  • 1 × twin 57 mm gun
  • 2 × twin 25 mm guns
Propulsion 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW) --

Overview

The Newport and the Yukan are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Newport displaces 8,476 tons — 2.0x the Yukan's 4,237 tons. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 18 knots for the Yukan. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Newport vs 3,000 for the Yukan.

The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 7 for the Yukan. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 10 years before the Yukan (1979).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Yukan-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Yukan-class's 4,237 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Yukan-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Yukan-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Yukan-class?
The Yukan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Newport-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Yukan-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Yukan-class's 120.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Yukan-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Yukan-class.