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Austin vs Type 079

Austin vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 16,914 vs 833 tons, length 173 vs 72 m, speed 21 vs 13 knots, crew 420 vs 109.

Specifications
Austin Type 079
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious transport dock Medium landing ship
Manufacturer New York Naval Shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1965 1976
Number built 12 units 31 units
Estimated unit price $235 million NA
Displacement 16,914 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 20 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 173.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 13.8 m
Crew 420 109
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Armament & Systems
Austin Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 guns
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 × .50-calibre machine guns
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × boilers, 2 × steam turbines, 2 × shafts, 24,000 shp (18,000 kW) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Austin-class or Type 079-class?
The Austin-class has greater displacement at 16,914 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Austin-class or Type 079-class?
The Austin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Austin-class or Type 079-class?
The Austin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Austin-class or Type 079-class?
The Austin-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Austin-class and Type 079-class have?
The Austin-class has a larger crew complement of 420 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Austin-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Austin-class.