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Dokdo vs Type 072A

Dokdo vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 19,500 vs 4,800 tons, length 199 vs 120 m, speed 23 vs 17 knots, crew 330 vs 120.

Specifications
Dokdo Type 072A
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform helicopter Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hanjin Heavy Industries Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $285 million NA
Displacement 19,500 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 199.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 31.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 330 120
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Armament & Systems
Dokdo Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 x Goalkeeper CIWS (LPH-6111)
  • 2 x Phalanx CIWS (LPH-6112)
  • 1 x RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (LPH-6111)
  • 4 x K-VLS cells (LPH-6112)
  • K-SAAM (LPH-6112)
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) 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.