Balikpapan vs Type 074
| Australian landing craft heavy, 517 tons displacement, built by Walkers Limited. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Craft Heavy |
| Manufacturer | Walkers Limited |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1995, has a displacement of 800 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship medium |
| Manufacturer | Wuhu Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 517 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,000 nm |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 16 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) |
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| Displacement | 800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 58.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 56 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has greater displacement at 800 tons compared to the Balikpapan-class's 517 tons.
Which is faster, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Balikpapan-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Balikpapan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 074-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class is longer at 58.4 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Type 074-class have?
The Type 074-class has a larger crew complement of 56 compared to the Balikpapan-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Balikpapan-class or Type 074-class?
The Type 074-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.