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Albion vs Rotterdam

Albion vs Rotterdam at a glance — displacement 19,560 vs 12,750 tons, length 176 vs 166 m, speed 18 vs 19 knots, crew 325 vs 128.

Specifications
Albion Rotterdam
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Landing platform dock
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 1998
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $285 million $140 million
Displacement 19,560 tons 12,750 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots 6,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 176.0 m 166.0 m
Beam 28.9 m 27.0 m
Crew 325 128
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Armament & Systems
Albion Rotterdam
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
  • 2 × Goalkeeper CIWS guns
  • 8/10 × Browning 12.7 mm machine guns
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 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
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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.