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Hoyerswerda vs Type 079

Hoyerswerda vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 1,744 vs 833 tons, length 98 vs 72 m, speed 18 vs 13 knots, crew 46 vs 109.

Specifications
Hoyerswerda Type 079
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1994 1976
Number built 14 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,744 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 98.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 13.8 m
Crew 46 109
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Armament & Systems
Hoyerswerda Type 079
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

  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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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.