BATRAL vs Type 079
The BATRAL and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. Displacement is 1,330 tons for the BATRAL vs 833 tons for the Type 079. The BATRAL reaches 16 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the BATRAL vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The BATRAL carries a crew of 44 vs 109 for the Type 079. The BATRAL was produced in 11 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The BATRAL was commissioned in 1974, 2 years before the Type 079 (1976).
| French landing ship tank, introduced in 1974, has a displacement of 1,330 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing ship tank |
| Manufacturer | DCN |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | $34 million |
| 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 | 1,330 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 13 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 80.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 44 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) |
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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 BATRAL-class or Type 079-class?
The BATRAL-class has greater displacement at 1,330 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the BATRAL-class or Type 079-class?
The BATRAL-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the BATRAL-class or Type 079-class?
The BATRAL-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BATRAL-class or Type 079-class?
The BATRAL-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BATRAL-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the BATRAL-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BATRAL-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the BATRAL-class.