Balikpapan vs Runnymede
Overview
The Balikpapan and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 517 tons for the Balikpapan vs 850 tons for the Runnymede. The Balikpapan reaches 10 knots vs 14 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Balikpapan vs 18,000 for the Runnymede. The Balikpapan carries a crew of 16 vs 28 for the Runnymede.
The Balikpapan was produced in 8 units vs 12 for the Runnymede. The Balikpapan was commissioned in 1973, 11 years before the Runnymede (1984).
| Australian landing craft heavy, 517 tons displacement, built by Walkers Limited. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Craft Heavy |
| Manufacturer | Walkers Limited |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American minesweeper, introduced in 1984, propelled by two Ruston diesels producing 3,040 bhp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 517 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 44.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 16 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) |
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| Displacement | 850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 18,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 850 tons compared to the Balikpapan-class's 517 tons.
Which is faster, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Balikpapan-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Balikpapan-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Runnymede-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Balikpapan-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.