Harpers Ferry vs Type 079

The Harpers Ferry and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Harpers Ferry displaces 15,939 tons — 19:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Harpers Ferry reaches 24 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. The Harpers Ferry carries a crew of 421 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Harpers Ferry was produced in 4 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Harpers Ferry was commissioned in 1995, 19 years after the Type 079 (1976).

United States dock landing ship, 15,939 tons displacement, powered by four Colt-Pielstick diesel engines.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Dock landing ship
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyard
Year introduced 1995
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $324 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 15,939 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots
Range NA
Length 185.8 m
Beam 26.0 m
Crew 421
Propulsion Four Colt Pielstick, 16-cylinder diesels twin turbo, two shafts, 33,000 shp (25,000 kW)
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
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
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 079-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class has greater displacement at 15,939 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 079-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Harpers Ferry-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 079-class?
The Harpers Ferry-class is longer at 185.8 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harpers Ferry-class and Type 079-class have?
The Harpers Ferry-class has a larger crew complement of 421 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harpers Ferry-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Harpers Ferry-class.