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Balikpapan vs Type 074

Balikpapan vs Type 074 at a glance — displacement 517 vs 800 tons, length 44 vs 58 m, speed 10 vs 18 knots, crew 16 vs 56.

Specifications
Balikpapan Type 074
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Heavy landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Walkers Limited Wuhu Shipyard
Year introduced 1973 1995
Number built 8 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 517 tons 800 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm NA
Length 44.5 m 58.4 m
Beam 10.1 m 10.4 m
Crew 16 56
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Balikpapan Type 074
Armament
  • two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005) 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.