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Runnymede vs Solgae

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Specifications
Runnymede Solgae
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Craft Utility Air-cushioned landing craft
Manufacturer VT Halter Marine, Inc. HJ Shipbuilding & Construction
Year introduced 1990 2007
Number built 35 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,087 tons 155 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 40.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 100 nm at 100 knots
Length 53.0 m 27.9 m
Beam 12.8 m 14.6 m
Crew 13 24
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Armament & Systems
Runnymede Solgae
Armament

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  • 2 × K6 12.7 mm machine guns
Propulsion -- 2 × Vericor ETF40B gas turbines

Overview

The Runnymede and the Solgae are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Runnymede displaces 1,087 tons — 7.0:1 the Solgae's 155 tons. The Runnymede reaches 12 knots vs 40 knots for the Solgae. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Runnymede vs 100 for the Solgae. The Runnymede carries a crew of 13 vs 24 for the Solgae.

The Runnymede was produced in 35 units vs 4 for the Solgae. The Runnymede was commissioned in 1990, 17 years before the Solgae (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Runnymede-class or Solgae-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 1,087 tons compared to the Solgae-class's 155 tons.
Which is faster, the Runnymede-class or Solgae-class?
The Solgae-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Runnymede-class or Solgae-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Solgae-class's 100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Runnymede-class or Solgae-class?
The Runnymede-class is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Solgae-class's 27.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Runnymede-class and Solgae-class have?
The Solgae-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Runnymede-class's 13 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Runnymede-class or Solgae-class?
The Runnymede-class has been built in greater numbers with 35 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Solgae-class.