Wasp vs Type 079
Overview
The Wasp and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Wasp displaces 41,150 tons — 49:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 109 for the Type 079.
The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 13 years after the Type 079 (1976).
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Medium landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 833 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 109 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.