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Newport vs Tapir

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Specifications
Newport Tapir
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1969 1965
Number built 20 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,476 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 14 knots NA
Length 159.2 m 112.8 m
Beam 21.2 m 15.3 m
Crew 213 55
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Newport Tapir
Armament
  • 2 × twin 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 2 × Mk 63 GCFS
  • SPS-10 radar
  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA
Propulsion 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW) 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)

Overview

The Newport and the Tapir are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 8,476 tons for the Newport vs 4,360 tons for the Tapir. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 16 knots for the Tapir. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 55 for the Tapir.

The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 14 for the Tapir. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 4 years after the Tapir (1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has greater displacement at 8,476 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class is longer at 159.2 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Tapir-class have?
The Newport-class has a larger crew complement of 213 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Tapir-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Tapir-class.