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Miura vs Tapir

Miura vs Tapir at a glance — displacement 3,300 vs 4,360 tons, length 98 vs 112 m, speed 14 vs 16 knots, crew 118 vs 55.

Specifications
Miura Tapir
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1975 1965
Number built 3 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,300 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 98.0 m 112.8 m
Beam 14.0 m 15.3 m
Crew 118 55
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Armament & Systems
Miura Tapir
Armament
  • 1 × twin 76 mm (3 in)/50 guns
  • 1 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) guns
  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA
Propulsion 2 × Kawasaki-MAN V8V 22/30 AMTL diesel engines, 2 shafts propulsion, 3,300 kW (4,400 bhp) 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Miura-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has greater displacement at 4,360 tons compared to the Miura-class's 3,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Miura-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Miura-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Miura-class or Tapir-class?
The Miura-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Tapir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Miura-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is longer at 112.8 meters compared to the Miura-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Miura-class and Tapir-class have?
The Miura-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Miura-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Miura-class.