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Kumbhir vs Type 079

Kumbhir vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 1,120 vs 833 tons, length 83 vs 72 m, speed 18 vs 13 knots, crew 40 vs 109.

Specifications
Kumbhir Type 079
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer -- Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1974 1976
Number built 8 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,120 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range NA 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 83.9 m 72.0 m
Beam 9.7 m 13.8 m
Crew 40 109
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Armament & Systems
Kumbhir Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm guns
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPADs
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion -- two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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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.