Mk IV LCU vs Type 072A
Overview
The Mk IV LCU and the Type 072A are both Amphibious vessel classes.
The Type 072A displaces 4,800 tons — 4.8x the Mk IV LCU's 1,001 tons. The Mk IV LCU reaches 15 knots vs 17 knots for the Type 072A. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Mk IV LCU vs 3,000 for the Type 072A. The Mk IV LCU carries a crew of 56 vs 120 for the Type 072A.
The Mk IV LCU was produced in 8 units vs 15 for the Type 072A. The Mk IV LCU was commissioned in 2017, 14 years after the Type 072A (2003).
| Indian landing craft utility, introduced in 2017, powered by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Utility landing craft |
| Manufacturer | GRSE |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $64 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 | 1,001 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 62.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 56 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers |
| 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 |
| Displacement | 4,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 120.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two diesel engines, twp shafts |
| Armament |
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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.