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Albion vs Type 074

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Specifications
Albion Type 074
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Medium landing ship
Manufacturer BAE Systems Marine Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 2003 1995
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $285 million NA
Displacement 19,560 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 176.0 m 58.4 m
Beam 28.9 m 10.4 m
Crew 325 56
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Armament & Systems
Albion Type 074
Armament
  • 2 × 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 20mm GAM-BO1 cannon
  • 4 × General purpose machine guns
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
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 diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts

Overview

The Albion and the Type 074 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Albion displaces 19,560 tons — 24:1 the Type 074's 800 tons. The Albion reaches 18 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Albion carries a crew of 325 vs 56 for the Type 074.

The Albion was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Albion was commissioned in 2003, 8 years after the Type 074 (1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Albion-class or Type 074-class?
The Albion-class has greater displacement at 19,560 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the Albion-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Albion-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albion-class or Type 074-class?
The Albion-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albion-class or Type 074-class?
The Albion-class is longer at 176.0 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Albion-class and Type 074-class have?
The Albion-class has a larger crew complement of 325 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albion-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Albion-class.