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San Antonio vs Zubr

Overview

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

The San Antonio displaces 25,300 tons β€” 46:1 the Zubr's 555 tons. The San Antonio reaches 22 knots vs 63 knots for the Zubr. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the San Antonio vs 300 for the Zubr. The San Antonio carries a crew of 361 vs 31 for the Zubr.

The San Antonio was produced in 13 units vs 15 for the Zubr. Cost per hull is $1,602M for the San Antonio vs $78M for the Zubr. The San Antonio was commissioned in 2006, 20 years after the Zubr (1986).

United States amphibious transport dock, 25,300 tons displacement, introduced in 2006.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Russian amphibious landing craft, introduced in 1986, has a 555-ton displacement and a crew of 31.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft
Manufacturer PO More
Year introduced 1986
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price $78 million
Displacement 25,300 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots β—‰
Range 8,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 208.0 m β—‰
Beam 32.0 m β—‰
Crew 361 β—‰
Propulsion Four sequentially turbocharged marine Colt-Pielstick diesel engines, two shafts, 41,600 shp
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
Displacement 555 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 63.0 knots β—‰
Range 300 nm at 55 knots β—‰
Length 57.0 m β—‰
Beam 25.6 m β—‰
Crew 31 β—‰
Propulsion 3 x 10,000 hp propelling M35-1 gas turbine units or M70FRU2&2R; 2 x 10,000 hp supercharging M35-2 gas turbine units or M85RU/FR E80D7 M70FRU\2; 4 x NO10 superchargers; 3 four-bladed variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 4 Γ— Strela-3 man-portable air defence missile system launchers (32 anti-personnel missiles) or 2 x Strela 2 quad launchers
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm AK-630 close in weapon systems (6,000 rounds each)
  • 2 Γ— 140 mm Ogon launchers (22 rockets each) or 2 x 122 mm retractable rocket launchers
  • 20 to 80 mines (removable equipment)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The San Antonio-class has greater displacement at 25,300 tons compared to the Zubr-class's 555 tons.
Which is faster, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class is faster with a maximum speed of 63 knots compared to the San Antonio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The San Antonio-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Zubr-class's 300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The San Antonio-class is longer at 208.0 meters compared to the Zubr-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the San Antonio-class and Zubr-class have?
The San Antonio-class has a larger crew complement of 361 compared to the Zubr-class's 31 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The San Antonio-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Zubr-class at $78 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the San Antonio-class or Zubr-class?
The Zubr-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the San Antonio-class.