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BATRAL vs Type 072A

BATRAL vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 1,330 vs 4,800 tons, length 80 vs 120 m, speed 16 vs 17 knots, crew 44 vs 120.

Specifications
BATRAL Type 072A
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer DCN Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 2003
Number built 11 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $34 million NA
Displacement 1,330 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 13 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 80.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 13.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 44 120
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Armament & Systems
BATRAL Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BATRAL-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the BATRAL-class's 1,330 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the BATRAL-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the BATRAL-class or Type 072A-class?
The BATRAL-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the BATRAL-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the BATRAL-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the BATRAL-class.