Rotterdam vs San Giorgio
The Rotterdam and the San Giorgio are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 12,750 tons for the Rotterdam vs 7,960 tons for the San Giorgio. The Rotterdam reaches 19 knots vs 21 knots for the San Giorgio. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Rotterdam vs 7,500 for the San Giorgio. The Rotterdam carries a crew of 128 vs 180 for the San Giorgio. The Rotterdam was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the San Giorgio. Cost per hull is $140M for the Rotterdam vs $291M for the San Giorgio. The Rotterdam was commissioned in 1998, 10 years after the San Giorgio (1988).
| 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 |
| Italian amphibious transport dock, introduced in 1988, displaces 7,960 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $291 million |
| Displacement | 12,750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 166.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 27.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 128 â—‰ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 7,960 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 133.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 180 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A 420.12, 6,264 kW (8,400 hp) each; 4 × diesel engine generators Grandi Motori Trieste GMT B230.6, 770 kW (1,030 hp) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Rotterdam-class has greater displacement at 12,750 tons compared to the San Giorgio-class's 7,960 tons.
Which is faster, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Rotterdam-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Rotterdam-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The Rotterdam-class is longer at 166.0 meters compared to the San Giorgio-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rotterdam-class and San Giorgio-class have?
The San Giorgio-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Rotterdam-class's 128 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class is more expensive at approximately $291 million per unit compared to the Rotterdam-class at $140 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rotterdam-class or San Giorgio-class?
The San Giorgio-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Rotterdam-class.