Aist vs Type 072III
Overview
The Aist and the Type 072III are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072III displaces 7,000 tons — 23:1 the Aist's 303 tons. The Aist reaches 70 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 120 nautical miles for the Aist vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Aist carries a crew of 15 vs 104 for the Type 072III.
The Aist was produced in 20 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Aist was commissioned in 1975, 17 years before the Type 072III (1992).
| 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 |
| The Chinese Type 072III-class tank landing ship, commissioned in 1992 for amphibious warfare, is distinguished by a stern helicopter platform that lacks an enclosed hangar. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 11 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 | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 119.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 104 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Aist-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Aist-class's 303 tons.
Which is faster, the Aist-class or Type 072III-class?
The Aist-class is faster with a maximum speed of 70 knots compared to the Type 072III-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Aist-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-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 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is longer at 119.5 meters compared to the Aist-class's 47.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Aist-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Type 072III-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Aist-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aist-class or Type 072III-class?
The Aist-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.