Mistral vs San Antonio
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 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 | 21,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 199.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 160 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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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 Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Mistral-class's 21,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the San Antonio-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Mistral-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mistral-class and San Antonio-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Mistral-class's 160 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Mistral-class at $477 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mistral-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Mistral-class.