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BATRAL vs Type 073 / 073A / 073III

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Specifications
BATRAL Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer DCN Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1974 1980
Number built 11 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $34 million NA
Displacement 1,330 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 18.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 13 knots 1,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 80.0 m 77.4 m
Beam 13.0 m 10.4 m
Crew 44 60
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Armament & Systems
BATRAL Type 073 / 073A / 073III
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 x twin 25mm gun
Propulsion 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) --

Overview

The BATRAL and the Type 073 / 073A / 073III are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,330 tons for the BATRAL vs 1,690 tons for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The BATRAL reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the BATRAL vs 1,000 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The BATRAL carries a crew of 44 vs 60 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III.

The BATRAL was produced in 11 units vs 1 for the Type 073 / 073A / 073III. The BATRAL was commissioned in 1974, 6 years before the Type 073 / 073A / 073III (1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BATRAL-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the BATRAL-class's 1,330 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-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 BATRAL-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the BATRAL-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The BATRAL-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The BATRAL-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class have?
The Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the BATRAL-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class?
The BATRAL-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 073 / 073A / 073III-class.