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Jason vs Type 079

Jason vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 4,470 vs 833 tons, length 116 vs 72 m, speed 16 vs 13 knots, crew 120 vs 109.

Specifications
Jason Type 079
Origin 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Elefsis Shipyards Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1994 1976
Number built 5 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,470 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 4,700 nm at 16 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 116.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 15.3 m 13.8 m
Crew 120 109
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Armament & Systems
Jason Type 079
Armament
  • 1 x Oto Melara 76 mm/62 Mod 9 compact gun
  • 2 x 40 mm/L 70 Breda-Bofors guns on Type 564 naval mounts
  • 2 x twin Rheinmetall Rh202 20 mm
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 Wärtsilä Nohab 16V25 diesels; 9,200 hp(m) (6.76 MW) sustained two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Jason-class or Type 079-class?
The Jason-class has greater displacement at 4,470 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Jason-class or Type 079-class?
The Jason-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Jason-class or Type 079-class?
The Jason-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Jason-class or Type 079-class?
The Jason-class is longer at 116.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Jason-class and Type 079-class have?
The Jason-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jason-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Jason-class.