Hoyerswerda vs Type 079
The Hoyerswerda and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Hoyerswerda displaces 1,744 tons — 2.1x the Type 079's 833 tons. The Hoyerswerda reaches 18 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. The Hoyerswerda carries a crew of 46 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Hoyerswerda was produced in 14 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Hoyerswerda was commissioned in 1994, 18 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| German medium landing ship, introduced in 1994, has a maximum speed of 18.0 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Medium landing ship |
| Manufacturer | VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1,744 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 98.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 46 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 079-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class has greater displacement at 1,744 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 079-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 079-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hoyerswerda-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hoyerswerda-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Hoyerswerda-class.