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Magar vs Type 072A

Magar vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 5,665 vs 4,800 tons, length 120 vs 120 m, speed 15 vs 17 knots, crew 136 vs 120.

Specifications
Magar Type 072A
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious warfare vessel Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 2003
Number built 2 units 15 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,665 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 120.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 17.5 m 16.4 m
Crew 136 120
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Magar Type 072A
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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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.