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Harpers Ferry vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Harpers Ferry Type 072A
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1995 2003
Number built 4 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $324 million NA
Displacement 15,939 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 185.8 m 120.0 m
Beam 26.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 421 120
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Armament & Systems
Harpers Ferry Type 072A
Armament
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk 38 cannons
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launchers
  • 6 × .50 caliber M2HB machine guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW) Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

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

The Harpers Ferry displaces 15,939 tons — 3.3x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Harpers Ferry reaches 24 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. The Harpers Ferry carries a crew of 421 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Harpers Ferry was produced in 4 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Harpers Ferry was commissioned in 1995, 8 years before the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 072A-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 072A-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 072A-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Harpers Ferry-class.