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 |
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| 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 |
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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.