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BATRAL vs Type 079

BATRAL vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 1,330 vs 833 tons, length 80 vs 72 m, speed 16 vs 13 knots, crew 44 vs 109.

Specifications
BATRAL Type 079
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer DCN Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 1976
Number built 11 units 31 units
Estimated unit price $34 million NA
Displacement 1,330 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 13 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 80.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 13.0 m 13.8 m
Crew 44 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
BATRAL Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × 40 mm anti-air guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × diesel SACM Wärtsilä UD 33 V12 M4 3,600 hp (2,700 kW) 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.