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Newport vs Yukan

Newport vs Yukan at a glance — displacement 8,476 vs 4,237 tons, length 159 vs 120 m, speed 22 vs 18 knots.

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) --
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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.