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Endurance vs Type 072A

Endurance vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 8,500 vs 4,800 tons, length 141 vs 120 m, speed 15 vs 17 knots, crew 65 vs 120.

Specifications
Endurance Type 072A
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Tank landing ship
Manufacturer ST Engineering (Marine) Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2000 2003
Number built 5 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 8,500 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 141.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 21.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 65 120
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Armament & Systems
Endurance Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × Simbad twin launcher mounts for Mistral missiles
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm super rapid gun
  • 2 × 25mm M242 Bushmaster Mk 38 Mod 2
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMGs
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 2 × Ruston 16RK 270 diesels, each producing 5,500 kW (7,400 hp), coupled to two Kamewa controllable-pitch propellers Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Endurance-class or Type 072A-class?
The Endurance-class has greater displacement at 8,500 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Endurance-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Endurance-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Endurance-class or Type 072A-class?
The Endurance-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Endurance-class or Type 072A-class?
The Endurance-class is longer at 141.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Endurance-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Endurance-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Endurance-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Endurance-class.