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Juan Carlos I vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Juan Carlos I Type 072A
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Navantia Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2010 2003
Number built 4 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $600 million NA
Displacement 26,000 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 15 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 230.8 m 120.0 m
Beam 32.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 261 120
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Armament & Systems
Juan Carlos I Type 072A
Armament
  • 4 × RWS Sentinel 2.0
  • 4 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 x BPDMS (FBNW)
  • 1 x VLS (FBNW)
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × 11 MW POD, GE ITP LM2500 + Navantia MAN 16V32/40 Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

The Juan Carlos I and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Juan Carlos I displaces 26,000 tons — 5.4x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Juan Carlos I reaches 21 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Juan Carlos I vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Juan Carlos I carries a crew of 261 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Juan Carlos I was produced in 4 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Juan Carlos I was commissioned in 2010, 7 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Juan Carlos I-class or Type 072A-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has greater displacement at 26,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Juan Carlos I-class or Type 072A-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Juan Carlos I-class or Type 072A-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Juan Carlos I-class or Type 072A-class?
The Juan Carlos I-class is longer at 230.8 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Juan Carlos I-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Juan Carlos I-class has a larger crew complement of 261 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Juan Carlos I-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Juan Carlos I-class.