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Runnymede vs Shardul

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Specifications
Runnymede Shardul
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Tank landing ship
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Year introduced 1990 2007
Number built 35 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 5,650 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm NA
Length 53.0 m 125.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 17.5 m
Crew 13 156
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Armament & Systems
Runnymede Shardul
Armament

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  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
Propulsion -- Kirloskar PA6 STC engines

Overview

The Runnymede and the Shardul are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Shardul displaces 5,650 tons — 5.2:1 the Runnymede's 1,087 tons. The Runnymede reaches 12 knots vs 16 knots for the Shardul. The Runnymede carries a crew of 13 vs 156 for the Shardul.

The Runnymede was produced in 35 units vs 3 for the Shardul. The Runnymede was commissioned in 1990, 17 years before the Shardul (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class has greater displacement at 5,650 tons compared to the Runnymede-class's 1,087 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Shardul-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Shardul-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 53.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Shardul-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Shardul-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.