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Dyugon vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Dyugon Type 072A
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer OJSC Vostochnaya Verf Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2010 2003
Number built 5 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 280 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 500 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 45.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 8.6 m 16.4 m
Crew 7 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Dyugon Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 KPV 14.5 mm machine guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × 9,000 hp (6,700 kW) M507A-2D diesel engines Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The Dyugon and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 17:1 the Dyugon's 280 tons. The Dyugon reaches 35 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 500 nautical miles for the Dyugon vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Dyugon carries a crew of 7 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Dyugon was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Dyugon was commissioned in 2010, 7 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dyugon-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Dyugon-class's 280 tons.
Which is faster, the Dyugon-class or Type 072A-class?
The Dyugon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dyugon-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Dyugon-class's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dyugon-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Dyugon-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dyugon-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Dyugon-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dyugon-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dyugon-class.