Albion vs Rotterdam

Overview

The Albion and the Rotterdam are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 19,560 tons for the Albion vs 12,750 tons for the Rotterdam. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 19 knots for the Rotterdam. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 6,000 for the Rotterdam. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 128 for the Rotterdam.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Rotterdam. Cost per hull is $285M for the Albion vs $140M for the Rotterdam. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 5 years after the Rotterdam (1998).

British landing platform dock, 19,560 tons displacement, uses a full electric propulsion system.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine
Year introduced 2003
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Dutch landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 19 knots.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1998
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $140 million
Displacement 19,560 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 176.0 m
Beam 28.9 m
Crew 325
Propulsion GE power conversion full electric propulsion system, 2 × motors and drives, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 12,750 tons
Maximum speed 19.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 166.0 m
Beam 27.0 m
Crew 128
Propulsion 4 × Stork Wärtsilä 12SW28 diesel generators at 14.6 MW, 4 × Holec electric motor (two in tandem per shaft) at 12 MW, 2 shafts, bow thruster
Armament
  • 2 × Goalkeeper CIWS guns
  • 8/10 × Browning 12.7 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Rotterdam-class's 12,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Rotterdam-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Rotterdam-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Rotterdam-class's 166.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Rotterdam-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Rotterdam-class's 128 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Albion-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Rotterdam-class at $140 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Rotterdam-class?
Both the Albion-class and Rotterdam-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.