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Albion vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Albion Type 072A
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Tank landing ship
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2003 2003
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $285 million NA
Displacement 19,560 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 176.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 28.9 m 16.4 m
Crew 325 120
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Armament & Systems
Albion Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
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 Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The Albion and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Albion displaces 19,560 tons — 4.1x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Albion vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 072A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Type 072A-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Type 072A-class?
The Albion-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Type 072A-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Type 072A-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.