Kumbhir vs Type 079

Indian tank landing ship, introduced in 1974, displaces 1,120 tons.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1974
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Medium
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1976
Number built 31 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,120 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 83.9 m â—‰
Beam 9.7 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm guns
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPADs
Displacement 833 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 72.0 m â—‰
Beam 13.8 m â—‰
Crew 109 â—‰
Propulsion two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kumbhir-class or Type 079-class?
The Kumbhir-class has greater displacement at 1,120 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Kumbhir-class or Type 079-class?
The Kumbhir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kumbhir-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has a longer range at 1,000 nautical miles compared to the Kumbhir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kumbhir-class or Type 079-class?
The Kumbhir-class is longer at 83.9 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kumbhir-class and Type 079-class have?
The Type 079-class has a larger crew complement of 109 compared to the Kumbhir-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kumbhir-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Kumbhir-class.