Balikpapan vs Type 079
| 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 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing Ship Medium |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 517 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,000 nm â—‰ |
| 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 | 833 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 109 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Balikpapan-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has greater displacement at 833 tons compared to the Balikpapan-class's 517 tons.
Which is faster, the Balikpapan-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Balikpapan-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Balikpapan-class or Type 079-class?
The Balikpapan-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Balikpapan-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Balikpapan-class's 44.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Balikpapan-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Balikpapan-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Balikpapan-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Balikpapan-class.