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Polnocny vs Thomaston

Polnocny vs Thomaston at a glance — displacement 834 vs 11,989 tons, length 73 vs 160 m, speed 18 vs 22 knots, crew 41 vs 348.

Specifications
Polnocny Thomaston
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Dock landing ship
Manufacturer Stocznia Północna Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1967 1954
Number built 108 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 834 tons 11,989 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots NA
Length 73.0 m 160.0 m
Beam 9.6 m 26.0 m
Crew 41 348
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Polnocny Thomaston
Armament
  • Strela 2(SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 30 mm AK-230 air defence gun (2 or 4 twin mounts)
  • 140 mm Ogon 18-barreled rocket launcher(2)
  • 16 × 3 in (76 mm) /50 cal Mk.33 AA guns (8 twin mounts)
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp 2 × 600 psi boilers, 2 × geared turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp (17,897 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Polnocny-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class has greater displacement at 11,989 tons compared to the Polnocny-class's 834 tons.
Which is faster, the Polnocny-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Polnocny-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Polnocny-class or Thomaston-class?
The Polnocny-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Thomaston-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Polnocny-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is longer at 160.0 meters compared to the Polnocny-class's 73.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Polnocny-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Thomaston-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Polnocny-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Polnocny-class or Thomaston-class?
The Polnocny-class has been built in greater numbers with 108 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Thomaston-class.