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Lewis B. Puller vs Type 071

Lewis B. Puller vs Type 071 at a glance — displacement 60,000 vs 25,000 tons, length 239 vs 210 m, speed 15 vs 25 knots.

Specifications
Lewis B. Puller Type 071
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Expeditionary Mobile Base Amphibious transport dock
Manufacturer General Dynamics NASSCO Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2017 2007
Number built 6 units 9 units
Estimated unit price $500 million NA
Displacement 60,000 tons 25,000 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm 10,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 239.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 50.0 m 28.0 m
Crew 298 --
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Armament & Systems
Lewis B. Puller Type 071
Armament

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  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 4 × AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 4 × 18-tube Type 726-4 decoy/chaff launchers
  • 2–4 heavy machine guns (Fitted for but not with)
  • 1 x laser-based directed energy weapon (on hull 986)
Propulsion 4 × MAN/B&W diesels, diesel-electric plant --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 071-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has greater displacement at 60,000 tons compared to the Type 071-class's 25,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 071-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class is longer at 239.0 meters compared to the Type 071-class's 210.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 071-class?
The Type 071-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Lewis B. Puller-class.