Newport vs Thomaston
Overview
The Newport and the Thomaston are both Amphibious vessel classes.
Displacement is 8,476 tons for the Newport vs 11,989 tons for the Thomaston. The Newport reaches 22 knots vs 22 knots for the Thomaston. The Newport carries a crew of 213 vs 348 for the Thomaston.
The Newport was produced in 20 units vs 8 for the Thomaston. The Newport was commissioned in 1969, 15 years after the Thomaston (1954).
| American tank landing ship, 8,476 tons displacement, propelled by six ALCO or GM diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 8,476 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 159.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 213 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 6 ALCO or GM diesel engines (3 per shaft), 16,500 shp (12,300 kW) |
| Armament |
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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) |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Newport-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class has greater displacement at 11,989 tons compared to the Newport-class's 8,476 tons.
Which is faster, the Newport-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Newport-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Newport-class or Thomaston-class?
The Newport-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Thomaston-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Newport-class or Thomaston-class?
The Thomaston-class is longer at 160.0 meters compared to the Newport-class's 159.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Newport-class and Thomaston-class have?
The Thomaston-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Newport-class's 213 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Newport-class or Thomaston-class?
The Newport-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Thomaston-class.