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Iwo Jima vs Type 079

Iwo Jima vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 18,474 vs 833 tons, length 180 vs 72 m, speed 22 vs 13 knots, crew 667 vs 109.

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
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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.