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Iwo Jima vs Type 079

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Specifications
Iwo Jima Type 079
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1961 1976
Number built 7 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 18,474 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 11,000 nm 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 180.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 26.0 m 13.8 m
Crew 667 109
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Armament & Systems
Iwo Jima Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × 2 3-inch (76 mm) / 50-caliber DP guns
  • 8 cell Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × 600 psi (4.1 MPa) boilers, one geared steam turbine, one shaft, 22,000 shaft horsepower (16 MW) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

Overview

The Iwo Jima and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Iwo Jima displaces 18,474 tons — 22:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Iwo Jima reaches 22 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Iwo Jima vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Iwo Jima carries a crew of 667 vs 109 for the Type 079.

The Iwo Jima was produced in 7 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Iwo Jima was commissioned in 1961, 15 years before the Type 079 (1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 079-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has greater displacement at 18,474 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 079-class?
The Iwo Jima-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 079-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 079-class?
The Iwo Jima-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Iwo Jima-class and Type 079-class have?
The Iwo Jima-class has a larger crew complement of 667 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Iwo Jima-class.