GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Makassar vs Type 072III

Overview

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

Displacement is 11,300 tons for the Makassar vs 7,000 tons for the Type 072III. The Makassar reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Type 072III. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Makassar vs 3,000 for the Type 072III. The Makassar carries a crew of 126 vs 104 for the Type 072III.

The Makassar was produced in 12 units vs 11 for the Type 072III. The Makassar was commissioned in 2007, 15 years after the Type 072III (1992).

Indonesian amphibious vessel, 11,300 tons displacement, propelled by two MAN B&W diesel engines.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing platform dock
Manufacturer DaeSun Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2007
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $37 million
The Chinese Type 072III-class tank landing ship, commissioned in 1992 for amphibious warfare, is distinguished by a stern helicopter platform that lacks an enclosed hangar.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hudongโ€“Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1992
Number built 11 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 11,300 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots โ—‰
Range 10,000 nm โ—‰
Length 122.0 m โ—‰
Beam 22.0 m โ—‰
Crew 126 โ—‰
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 ร— MAN B&W 8L28/32A diesel rated at 2666 BHP/1960 kW@ 775 RPM
Armament
  • 1 x Bofors 40mm SAK40/L70 or 1 x Leonardo OTO Twin 40L70 Compact (Stealth)
  • 2 x 20mm Oerlikon
  • 2 x Mistral Simbad
Displacement 7,000 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots โ—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots โ—‰
Length 119.5 m โ—‰
Beam 16.4 m โ—‰
Crew 104 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 ร— 12PA6V-280MPC diesel at 7080 kW
Armament
  • 3 ร— H/PJ76F twin 37mm

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Makassar-class or Type 072III-class?
The Makassar-class has greater displacement at 11,300 tons compared to the Type 072III-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Makassar-class or Type 072III-class?
The Type 072III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Makassar-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Makassar-class or Type 072III-class?
The Makassar-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 072III-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Makassar-class or Type 072III-class?
The Makassar-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Type 072III-class's 119.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Makassar-class and Type 072III-class have?
The Makassar-class has a larger crew complement of 126 compared to the Type 072III-class's 104 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Makassar-class or Type 072III-class?
The Makassar-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Type 072III-class.