Mistral vs Ocean
Overview
The Mistral is a Amphibious vessel, while the Ocean is a Aircraft carrier.
Displacement is 21,500 tons for the Mistral vs 21,500 tons for the Ocean. The Mistral reaches 19 knots vs 21 knots for the Ocean. Operational range is 10,700 nautical miles for the Mistral vs 8,000 for the Ocean. The Mistral carries a crew of 160 vs 465 for the Ocean.
The Mistral was produced in 5 units vs 1 for the Ocean. Cost per hull is $477M for the Mistral vs $197M for the Ocean. The Mistral was commissioned in 2005, 7 years after the Ocean (1998).
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 million |
| British landing platform helicopter, entered service in 1998, propelled by two Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Landing Platform Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $197 million |
| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots ◉ |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 203.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 35.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 465 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the Mistral-class's 21,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Ocean-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class is longer at 203.4 meters compared to the Mistral-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mistral-class and Ocean-class have?
The Ocean-class has a larger crew complement of 465 compared to the Mistral-class's 160 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class is more expensive at approximately $477 million per unit compared to the Ocean-class at $197 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mistral-class or Ocean-class?
The Mistral-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Ocean-class.