San Antonio vs Trieste
The San Antonio and the Trieste are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 25,300 tons for the San Antonio vs 38,000 tons for the Trieste. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 25 knots for the Trieste. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 7,000 for the Trieste. The San Antonio carries a crew of 361 vs 460 for the Trieste. The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 1 for the Trieste. Cost per hull is $1,602M for the San Antonio vs $1,234M for the Trieste. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 18 years before the Trieste (2024).
| 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 |
| Italian landing helicopter dock, 38,000 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion scheme with electric engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $1,234 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 38,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 245.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 460 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme + electric engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines (76,000 kW), 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines (24,000 kW), 4 × MAN 9L32/44CR diesel generators (20,960 kW), 2 × 2,250 kW electric engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class has greater displacement at 38,000 tons compared to the San Antonio-class's 25,300 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the San Antonio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Trieste-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is longer at 245.0 meters compared to the San Antonio-class's 208.0 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Trieste-class have?
The Trieste-class has a larger crew complement of 460 compared to the San Antonio-class's 361 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Trieste-class at $1.2 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Trieste-class?
The San Antonio-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Trieste-class.