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Albion vs Type 071

Albion vs Type 071 at a glance — displacement 19,560 vs 25,000 tons, length 176 vs 210 m, speed 18 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
Albion Type 071
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number built 2 units 9 units
Estimated unit price $285 million NA
Displacement 19,560 tons 25,000 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots 10,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 176.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 28.9 m 28.0 m
Crew 325 --
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Armament & Systems
Albion Type 071
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 4 × AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 4 × 18-tube Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers
  • 2–4 heavy machine guns (Fitted for but not with)
  • 1 x laser-based directed energy weapon (on hull 986)
Propulsion GE power conversion full electric propulsion system, 2 × motors and drives, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V 32E diesel generators, 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 4R 32E diesel generators --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has greater displacement at 25,000 tons compared to the Albion-class's 19,560 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Albion-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Albion-class's 176.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.