Austin vs Thomaston
Overview
The Austin and the Thomaston are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 16,914 tons for the Austin vs 11,989 tons for the Thomaston. The Austin reaches 21 knots vs 22 knots for the Thomaston. The Austin carries a crew of 420 vs 348 for the Thomaston.
The Austin was produced in 12 units vs 8 for the Thomaston. The Austin was commissioned in 1965, 11 years after the Thomaston (1954).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 173.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 420 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 11,989 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 160.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 348 ◉ |
| 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.