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San Antonio vs Yubei

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Specifications
San Antonio Yubei
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Landing ship medium
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard --
Year introduced 2006 2004
Number built 13 units 22 units
Estimated unit price $1,602 million NA
Displacement 25,300 tons 650 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 18 knots 1,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 208.0 m 58.4 m
Beam 32.0 m 19.4 m
Crew 361 56
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
San Antonio Yubei
Armament
  • 2 x Bushmaster II close-in-guns
  • 2 x RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
  • 2 x 8 cell Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (not fitted)
  • Several twin M2 Browning machine gun turrets
  • 2 Type 61 25mm AAA guns
Propulsion Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp two diesel engines @ 4900 hp each

Overview

The San Antonio and the Yubei are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The San Antonio displaces 25,300 tons — 39:1 the Yubei's 650 tons. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 18 knots for the Yubei. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 1,000 for the Yubei. The San Antonio carries a crew of 361 vs 56 for the Yubei.

The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 22 for the Yubei. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 2 years after the Yubei (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the San Antonio-class or Yubei-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Yubei-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Yubei-class?
The San Antonio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Yubei-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Yubei-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Yubei-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Yubei-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Yubei-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Yubei-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Yubei-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Yubei-class?
The Yubei-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the San Antonio-class.