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Thomaston vs Whidbey Island

Thomaston vs Whidbey Island at a glance — displacement 11,989 vs 16,100 tons, length 160 vs 186 m, speed 22 vs 20 knots, crew 348 vs 330.

Specifications
Thomaston Whidbey Island
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship Dock landing ship
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
Year introduced 1954 1985
Number built 8 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA $250 million
Displacement 11,989 tons 16,100 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA 8,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 160.0 m 186.0 m
Beam 26.0 m 26.0 m
Crew 348 330
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Armament & Systems
Thomaston Whidbey Island
Armament
  • 16 × 3 in (76 mm) /50 cal Mk.33 AA guns (8 twin mounts)
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 cannons
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 1 / 2 × Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
  • 6 × .50 caliber M2HB machine guns
Propulsion 2 × 600 psi boilers, 2 × geared turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp (17,897 kW) 4 Colt Industries, 16-cylinder diesel engines, 2 shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Thomaston-class or Whidbey Island-class?
The Whidbey Island-class has greater displacement at 16,100 tons compared to the Thomaston-class's 11,989 tons.
Which is faster, the Thomaston-class or Whidbey Island-class?
The Thomaston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Whidbey Island-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Thomaston-class or Whidbey Island-class?
The Whidbey Island-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Thomaston-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Thomaston-class or Whidbey Island-class?
The Whidbey Island-class is longer at 186.0 meters compared to the Thomaston-class's 160.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Thomaston-class and Whidbey Island-class have?
The Thomaston-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Whidbey Island-class's 330 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Thomaston-class or Whidbey Island-class?
Both the Thomaston-class and Whidbey Island-class have been built in equal numbers with 8 vessels each.