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Barbe vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

Barbe vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III at a glance — displacement 430 vs 1,690 tons, length 40 vs 77 m, speed 11 vs 18 knots, crew 17 vs 60.

Specifications
Barbe Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft Medium landing ship
Manufacturer -- Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1965 1980
Number built 22 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 430 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 40.0 m 77.4 m
Beam 8.8 m 10.4 m
Crew 17 60
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Barbe Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament
  • 1 or 2 × Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion 750 kW (1,010 hp) --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barbe-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Barbe-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Barbe-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Barbe-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barbe-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Barbe-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barbe-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Barbe-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barbe-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Barbe-class's 17 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barbe-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Barbe-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.