Galicia vs Rotterdam
Overview
The Galicia and the Rotterdam are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 13,815 tons for the Galicia vs 12,750 tons for the Rotterdam. The Galicia reaches 20 knots vs 19 knots for the Rotterdam. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Galicia vs 6,000 for the Rotterdam. The Galicia carries a crew of 189 vs 128 for the Rotterdam.
The Galicia was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Rotterdam. Cost per hull is $132M for the Galicia vs $140M for the Rotterdam.
| Spanish landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, is powered by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $132 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 | 13,815 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 160.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 189 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 Bazan/Caterpillar 3612 diesel engines 9,330 kW (12,512 hp), 2 shafts, 1 510 kW (680 hp) bow thruster |
| Armament |
|
| 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 |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Galicia-class has greater displacement at 13,815 tons compared to the Rotterdam-class's 12,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Galicia-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Rotterdam-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Rotterdam-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Galicia-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Rotterdam-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the Galicia-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Galicia-class and Rotterdam-class have?
The Galicia-class has a larger crew complement of 189 compared to the Rotterdam-class's 128 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
The Rotterdam-class is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Galicia-class at $132 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Galicia-class or Rotterdam-class?
Both the Galicia-class and Rotterdam-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.