Austin vs Thomaston
| United States amphibious transport dock, 16,914 tons displacement, introduced in 1965 by New York Naval Shipyard. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious transport dock |
| Manufacturer | New York Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $235 million |
| American dock landing ship, 11,989 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding with eight units constructed. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Dock landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 16,914 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 173.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 420 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 11,989 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 160.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 348 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 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 Austin-class or Thomaston-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Thomaston-class's 11,989 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Austin-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Thomaston-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Thomaston-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Thomaston-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Thomaston-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Thomaston-class's 348 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Thomaston-class?
The Austin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Thomaston-class.