Mistral vs Type 072A
Overview
The Mistral and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Mistral displaces 21,500 tons — 4.5x the Type 072A's 4,800 tons. The Mistral reaches 19 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 10,700 nautical miles for the Mistral vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Mistral carries a crew of 160 vs 120 for the Type 072A.
The Mistral was produced in 5 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Mistral was commissioned in 2005, 2 years after the Type 072A (2003).
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 million |
| Chinese landing ship tank, introduced in 2003, carries a crew of 120 sailors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots ◉ |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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| Displacement | 4,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 120.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, twp shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Mistral-class or Type 072A-class?
The Mistral-class has greater displacement at 21,500 tons compared to the Type 072A-class's 4,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Mistral-class or Type 072A-class?
The Mistral-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Type 072A-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mistral-class or Type 072A-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Type 072A-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mistral-class or Type 072A-class?
The Mistral-class is longer at 199.0 meters compared to the Type 072A-class's 120.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mistral-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Mistral-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Type 072A-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mistral-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Mistral-class.