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Magar vs Type 079

Magar vs Type 079 at a glance — displacement 5,665 vs 833 tons, length 120 vs 72 m, speed 15 vs 13 knots, crew 136 vs 109.

Specifications
Magar Type 079
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious warfare vessel Medium landing ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1976
Number built 2 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,665 tons 833 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 120.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 17.5 m 13.8 m
Crew 136 109
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Magar Type 079
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Magar-class or Type 079-class?
The Magar-class has greater displacement at 5,665 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Magar-class or Type 079-class?
The Magar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Magar-class or Type 079-class?
The Magar-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Magar-class or Type 079-class?
The Magar-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Magar-class and Type 079-class have?
The Magar-class has a larger crew complement of 136 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magar-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Magar-class.