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Hoyerswerda vs Type 072A

Hoyerswerda vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 1,744 vs 4,800 tons, length 98 vs 120 m, speed 18 vs 17 knots, crew 46 vs 120.

Specifications
Hoyerswerda Type 072A
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1994 2003
Number built 14 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,744 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range NA 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 98.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 16.4 m
Crew 46 120
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Armament & Systems
Hoyerswerda Type 072A
Armament

Frosch I: 1 × single Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun 1 × twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 × twin 2M-3 25 mm guns Frosch II: 2 x twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 x twin 2M-3 25 mm guns
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 1,744 tons.
Which is faster, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 072A-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hoyerswerda-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Hoyerswerda-class.