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Aist vs Type 072III

Aist vs Type 072III at a glance — displacement 303 vs 7,000 tons, length 47 vs 119 m, speed 70 vs 18 knots, crew 15 vs 104.

Specifications
Aist Type 072III
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1975 1992
Number built 20 units 11 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 303 tons 7,000 tons
Maximum speed 70.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 120 nm at 50 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 47.3 m 119.5 m
Beam 17.8 m 16.4 m
Crew 15 104
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Armament & Systems
Aist Type 072III
Armament
  • 2 × twin AK-230 30 mm
  • 2 × quadruple SA-N-5 SAM launcher systems
  • 2 × PK-16 chaff launchers
  • 3 × H/PJ76F twin 37mm
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) 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.