Aist vs Type 072A
Overview
The Aist and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 16:1 the Aist's 303 tons. The Aist reaches 70 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 120 nautical miles for the Aist vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Aist carries a crew of 15 vs 120 for the Type 072A.
The Aist was produced in 20 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Aist was commissioned in 1975, 28 years before the Type 072A (2003).
| Ex-USSR amphibious landing craft, introduced in 1975, reaches speeds of 70 knots using gas turbine propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Air-cushioned landing craft |
| Manufacturer | Almaz Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Tank |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 303 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 120 nm at 50 knots ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 15 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 9,600 hp (7.2 MW) DT-4 Kuznetsov NK-12MV gas turbines driving 4 axial lift fans and 4 propeller units (4 × four-bladed variable-pitch propellers, 2 pusher, 2 tractor) |
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| Displacement | 4,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 120.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, twp shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Aist-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Aist-class's 303 tons.
Which is faster, the Aist-class or Type 072A-class?
The Aist-class is faster with a maximum speed of 70 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Aist-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Aist-class's 120 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Aist-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Aist-class's 47.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Aist-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Aist-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aist-class or Type 072A-class?
The Aist-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.