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Lewis B. Puller vs Type 072A

Lewis B. Puller vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 60,000 vs 4,800 tons, length 239 vs 120 m, speed 15 vs 17 knots, crew 298 vs 120.

Specifications
Lewis B. Puller Type 072A
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Expeditionary Mobile Base Tank landing ship
Manufacturer General Dynamics NASSCO Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2017 2003
Number built 6 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $500 million NA
Displacement 60,000 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 239.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 50.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 298 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Lewis B. Puller Type 072A
Armament

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  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 4 × MAN/B&W diesels, diesel-electric plant Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 072A-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has greater displacement at 60,000 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Lewis B. Puller-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 072A-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 072A-class?
The Lewis B. Puller-class is longer at 239.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lewis B. Puller-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Lewis B. Puller-class has a larger crew complement of 298 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lewis B. Puller-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Lewis B. Puller-class.