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Wasp vs Type 079

Wasp vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 41,150 vs 833 tons, length 257 vs 72 m, speed 22 vs 13 knots, crew 1,070 vs 109.

Specifications
Wasp Type 079
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious assault ship Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1989 1976
Number built 8 units 31 units
Estimated unit price $2,280 million NA
Displacement 41,150 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 9,500 nm at 18 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 257.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 31.8 m 13.8 m
Crew 1,070 109
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Armament & Systems
Wasp Type 079
Armament
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
  • 2 × RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile launchers
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS systems
  • 4 × 25 mm Mk 38 Machine Gun Systems
  • 4 × .50 BMG machine guns
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Type 079-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Type 079-class?
The Wasp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Type 079-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Type 079-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Type 079-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Wasp-class.