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Balikpapan vs Runnymede

Balikpapan vs Runnymede at a glance — displacement 517 vs 1,087 tons, length 44 vs 53 m, speed 10 vs 12 knots, crew 16 vs 13.

Specifications
Balikpapan Runnymede
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Heavy landing craft Landing Craft Utility
Manufacturer Walkers Limited VT Halter Marine, Inc.
Year introduced 1973 1990
Number built 8 units 35 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 517 tons 1,087 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm 10,000 nm
Length 44.5 m 53.0 m
Beam 10.1 m 12.8 m
Crew 16 13
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Balikpapan Runnymede
Armament
  • two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns

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Propulsion 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 1,087 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 12 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 10,000 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 53.0 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Balikpapan-class has a larger crew complement of 16 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 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 35 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.