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America vs Type 074

America vs Type 074 at a glance — displacement 45,693 vs 800 tons, length 257 vs 58 m, speed 20 vs 18 knots, crew 1,059 vs 56.

Specifications
America Type 074
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Huntington Ingalls Industries Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 2014 1995
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $3,364 million NA
Displacement 45,693 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 18.0 knots
Length 257.0 m 58.4 m
Beam 32.0 m 10.4 m
Crew 1,059 56
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Armament & Systems
America Type 074
Armament
  • 2x Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
  • 2x Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile launchers
  • 2x Phalanx CIWS
  • 3x Mk 38 Machine Gun Systems
  • 7x dual .50 caliber machine guns
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion Two gas turbines, two shafts, with 70,000 bhp (52,000 kW) total; Two 5,000 hp (3,700 kW) auxiliary propulsion engines Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the America-class or Type 074-class?
The America-class has greater displacement at 45,693 tons compared to the Type 074-class's 800 tons.
Which is faster, the America-class or Type 074-class?
The America-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 074-class's 18 knots.
Which is longer, the America-class or Type 074-class?
The America-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Type 074-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the America-class and Type 074-class have?
The America-class has a larger crew complement of 1,059 compared to the Type 074-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the America-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the America-class.