Dokdo vs Type 072A
Overview
The Dokdo and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Dokdo displaces 19,500 tons — 4.1x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Dokdo reaches 23 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. The Dokdo carries a crew of 330 vs 120 for the Type 072A.
The Dokdo was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Dokdo was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).
| South Korean amphibious vessel, 19,500 tons displacement, introduced in 2007 and propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing platform helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 330 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 4,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 120.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, twp shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dokdo-class or Type 072A-class?
The Dokdo-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Dokdo-class or Type 072A-class?
The Dokdo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dokdo-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Dokdo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dokdo-class or Type 072A-class?
The Dokdo-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dokdo-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Dokdo-class has a larger crew complement of 330 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dokdo-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Dokdo-class.