Rotterdam vs San Antonio
| Dutch landing platform dock, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 19 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform dock |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $140 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 | 12,750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 166.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 27.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 128 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Stork Wärtsilä 12SW28 diesel generators at 14.6 MW, 4 × Holec electric motor (two in tandem per shaft) at 12 MW, 2 shafts, bow thruster |
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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 Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Rotterdam-class's 12,750 tons.
Which is faster, the Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Rotterdam-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Rotterdam-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Rotterdam-class's 166.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rotterdam-class and San Antonio-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Rotterdam-class's 128 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Rotterdam-class at $140 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rotterdam-class or San Antonio-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Rotterdam-class.