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)
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
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
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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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.