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Mk IV LCU vs Type 072A

Mk IV LCU vs Type 072A at a glance — displacement 1,001 vs 4,800 tons, length 62 vs 120 m, speed 15 vs 17 knots, crew 56 vs 120.

Specifications
Mk IV LCU Type 072A
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Utility landing craft Tank landing ship
Manufacturer GRSE Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 2017 2003
Number built 8 units 15 units
Estimated unit price $64 million NA
Displacement 1,001 tons 4,800 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm 3,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 62.8 m 120.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 56 120
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Armament & Systems
Mk IV LCU Type 072A
Armament

2 × 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun 12.7 mm heavy machine guns 7.62 mm machine guns Igla man-portable surface-to-air missiles

  • 1 x twin 37 mm guns (Batch 1)
  • 1 x H/PJ-17 30 mm gun (Batch 2)
Propulsion 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers Two diesel engines, twp shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has greater displacement at 4,800 tons compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 1,001 tons.
Which is faster, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 62.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Mk IV LCU-class and Type 072A-class have?
The Type 072A-class has a larger crew complement of 120 compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 56 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mk IV LCU-class or Type 072A-class?
The Type 072A-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Mk IV LCU-class.