Barbe vs Type 072A

Overview

The Barbe and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 11:1 the Barbe's 430 tons. The Barbe reaches 11 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. The Barbe carries a crew of 17 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Barbe was produced in 22 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Barbe was commissioned in 1965, 38 years before the Type 072A (2003).

German utility landing craft, introduced in 1965, has a displacement of 430 tons and a crew of seventeen.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1965
Number built 22 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Tank
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2003
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 430 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots
Range NA
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.8 m
Crew 17
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp)
Armament
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
Displacement 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m
Crew 120
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barbe-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Barbe-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Barbe-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barbe-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Barbe-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barbe-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barbe-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barbe-class or Type 072A-class?
The Barbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Type 072A-class.