Balikpapan vs Type 074

Overview

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

Displacement is 517 tons for the Balikpapan vs 800 tons for the Type 074. The Balikpapan reaches 10 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 074. The Balikpapan carries a crew of 16 vs 56 for the Type 074.

The Balikpapan was produced in 8 units vs 15 for the Type 074. The Balikpapan was commissioned in 1973, 22 years before the Type 074 (1995).

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
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm
Length 44.5 m
Beam 10.1 m
Crew 16
Propulsion 2 × Detroit 12–71 diesel motors (original); 2 × Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines (RAN since 2005)
Armament
  • two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns
Displacement 800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range NA
Length 58.4 m
Beam 10.4 m
Crew 56
Propulsion Two diesels @ 4,900 hp with 2 shafts
Armament
  • 3 x Type 61 25mm AAA guns
  • Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers

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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.