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Tapir vs Thomaston

Tapir vs Thomaston at a glance — displacement 4,360 vs 11,989 tons, length 112 vs 160 m, speed 16 vs 22 knots, crew 55 vs 348.

Specifications
Tapir Thomaston
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Dock landing ship
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1965 1954
Number built 14 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,360 tons 11,989 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 22.0 knots
Length 112.8 m 160.0 m
Beam 15.3 m 26.0 m
Crew 55 348
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Armament & Systems
Tapir Thomaston
Armament
  • 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
  • 16 × 3 in (76 mm) /50 cal Mk.33 AA guns (8 twin mounts)
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW) 2 × 600 psi boilers, 2 × geared turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp (17,897 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tapir-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class has greater displacement at 11,989 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Tapir-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Tapir-class's 16 knots.
Which is longer, the Tapir-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is longer at 160.0 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Tapir-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Thomaston-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tapir-class or Thomaston-class?
The Tapir-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Thomaston-class.