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Aist vs Type 079

Aist vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 303 vs 833 tons, length 47 vs 72 m, speed 70 vs 13 knots, crew 15 vs 109.

Specifications
Aist Type 079
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Air-cushioned landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1975 1976
Number built 20 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 303 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 70.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 120 nm at 50 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 47.3 m 72.0 m
Beam 17.8 m 13.8 m
Crew 15 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Aist Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × twin AK-230 30 mm
  • 2 × quadruple SA-N-5 SAM launcher systems
  • 2 × PK-16 chaff launchers
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
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) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Aist-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has greater displacement at 833 tons compared to the Aist-class's 303 tons.
Which is faster, the Aist-class or Type 079-class?
The Aist-class is faster with a maximum speed of 70 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Aist-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Aist-class's 120 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Aist-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Aist-class's 47.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Aist-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Aist-class's 15 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aist-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Aist-class.