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Makassar vs Type 072A

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Specifications
Makassar Type 072A
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock Tank landing ship
Manufacturer DaeSun Shipbuilding Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number built 12 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $37 million NA
Displacement 11,300 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 122.0 m 120.0 m
Beam 22.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 126 120
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Armament & Systems
Makassar Type 072A
Armament
  • 1 x Bofors 40mm SAK40/L70 or 1 x Leonardo OTO Twin 40L70 Compact (Stealth)
  • 2 x 20mm Oerlikon
  • 2 x Mistral Simbad
  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 × MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel rated at 2666 BHP/1960 kW@ 775 RPM Two diesel engines, twp shafts

Overview

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

The Makassar displaces 11,300 tons — 2.4x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Makassar reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Makassar vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Makassar carries a crew of 126 vs 120 for the Type 072A.

The Makassar was produced in 12 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Makassar was commissioned in 2007, 4 years after the Type 072A (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Makassar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Makassar-class has greater displacement at 11,300 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Makassar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Makassar-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Makassar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Makassar-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Makassar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Makassar-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Makassar-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Makassar-class has a larger crew complement of 126 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Makassar-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Makassar-class.