Dokdo vs Type 079
The Dokdo and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Dokdo displaces 19,500 tons — 23:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Dokdo reaches 23 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. The Dokdo carries a crew of 330 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Dokdo was produced in 20 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Dokdo was commissioned in 2007, 31 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| 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 | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 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 | 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 | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 ◉ |
| Propulsion | two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dokdo-class or Type 079-class?
The Dokdo-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Dokdo-class or Type 079-class?
The Dokdo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dokdo-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Dokdo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dokdo-class or Type 079-class?
The Dokdo-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dokdo-class and Type 079-class have?
The Dokdo-class has a larger crew complement of 330 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dokdo-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Dokdo-class.