Magar vs Type 072A

Overview

The Magar and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 5,665 tons for the Magar vs 4,800 tons for the Type 072A. The Magar reaches 15 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Magar vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Magar carries a crew of 136 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Magar was produced in 2 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Magar was commissioned in 1987, 16 years before the Type 072A (2003).

Indian amphibious warfare vessel, 5,665 tons displacement, commissioned in 1987 by the Indian Navy.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious warfare vessel
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Year introduced 1987
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Tank
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2003
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 5,665 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m
Beam 17.5 m
Crew 136
Propulsion 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
Displacement 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m
Beam 16.4 m
Crew 120
Propulsion Two diesel engines, twp shafts
Armament
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Magar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Magar-class has greater displacement at 5,665 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Magar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Magar-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Magar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Magar-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Magar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Magar-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Magar-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Magar-class has a larger crew complement of 136 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Magar-class.