Austin vs San Antonio
| United States amphibious transport dock, 16,914 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 by New York Naval Shipyard. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | New York Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $235 million |
| United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,602 million |
| Displacement | 16,914 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 173.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 420 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 25,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 208.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 361 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Austin-class's 16,914 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Austin-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Austin-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Austin-class's 173.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and San Antonio-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the San Antonio-class's 361 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Austin-class at $235 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Austin-class.