Makassar vs Type 079

The Makassar and the Type 079 are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Makassar displaces 11,300 tons — 14:1 the Type 079's 833 tons. The Makassar reaches 16 knots vs 13 knots for the Type 079. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Makassar vs 1,000 for the Type 079. The Makassar carries a crew of 126 vs 109 for the Type 079. The Makassar was produced in 12 units vs 31 for the Type 079. The Makassar was commissioned in 2007, 31 years after the Type 079 (1976).

Indonesian amphibious vessel, 11,300 tons displacement, propelled by two MAN B&W diesel engines.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Platform Dock
Manufacturer DaeSun Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2007
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $37 million
Chinese landing ship medium, introduced in 1976, displaces 833 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing Ship Medium
Manufacturer Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 1976
Number built 31 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 11,300 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm
Length 122.0 m
Beam 22.0 m
Crew 126
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shafts, 2 × 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 833 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 72.0 m
Beam 13.8 m
Crew 109
Propulsion two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each
Armament
  • 4 x Type 61 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Makassar-class or Type 079-class?
The Makassar-class has greater displacement at 11,300 tons compared to the Type 079-class's 833 tons.
Which is faster, the Makassar-class or Type 079-class?
The Makassar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 079-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Makassar-class or Type 079-class?
The Makassar-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 079-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Makassar-class or Type 079-class?
The Makassar-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Type 079-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Makassar-class and Type 079-class have?
The Makassar-class has a larger crew complement of 126 compared to the Type 079-class's 109 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Makassar-class or Type 079-class?
The Type 079-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Makassar-class.